Activated charcoal canister, location/task/design/function - GF47.30-P-3102M

MODEL 215, 220 with ENGINE 275.950 

MODEL 230 with ENGINE 275.951 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 216, 221 with ENGINE 275.953 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 230 with ENGINE 275.954 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 215, 220 with ENGINE 275.980 

MODEL 230 with ENGINE 275.981 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 216, 221 with ENGINE 275.982 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 240 with ENGINE 285.950 

MODEL 240 with ENGINE 285.980 

Fig 1: Identifying Activated Charcoal Canister Components

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	Activated charcoal canister position	The activated charcoal canister for model 216, 221 is located in the rear right wheel well.
		Model 215, 220	GF47.30-P-3102-01MM
		Model 230	GF47.30-P-3102-01RB
		Model 240	GF47.30-P-3102-01MA
	Activated charcoal canister task	The pressurization and depressurization of the fuel tank is performed via the activated charcoal canister. The fuel vapors are stored temporarily.
	Activated charcoal canister design	Housing filled with activated charcoal granulate. It is divided in different chambers by means of partitions to achieve an optimal flow of the activated charcoal granulates. For volumes of about 2.7 to 3.5 l.
	Activated charcoal canister function	The fuel vapors released from the fuel tank ( with ORVR or when refueling) are bonded to the activated charcoal granulate. When purging is activated, they are drawn in by the engine and combusted. The activated charcoal granulates are completely regenerated in the ideal case.