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EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve

With CONSULT-II 

  1. Remove EVAP canister vent control valve from EVAP canister.
  2. Check portion B  of EVAP canister vent control valve for being rusted.

    If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

    If OK, go to next step.

    Fig 1: View Of EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve
    G00760956Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Reconnect harness connectors disconnected.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON.
  5. Perform "VENT CONTROL/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
  6. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time.

    Make sure new O-ring is installed properly. 

    Fig 2: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve With CONSULT-II (1 Of 2)
    G00760957Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve With CONSULT-II (2 Of 2)
    G00760958Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Operation takes less than 1 second. 

    If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

    If OK, go to next step.

  7. Clean the air passage (Portion A  to B  ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
  8. Perform step  6 again.

Without CONSULT-II 

  1. Remove EVAP canister vent control valve from EVAP canister.
  2. Check portion B  of EVAP canister vent control valve for being rusted.
    Fig 4: Identifying Portion B
    G00760959Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.

    Make sure new O-ring is installed properly. 

    Fig 5: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Without CONSULT-II (1 Of 2)
    G00760960Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 6: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Without CONSULT-II (2 Of 2)
    G00760961Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Operation takes less than 1 second. 

    If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

    If OK, go to next step.

  4. Clean the air passage (Portion A  to B  ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
  5. Perform step  3 again.