Ford Explorer: Evaporative Emissions - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Evaporative Emission Canister

Removal

  WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. 1. Remove the fasteners.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
   2. Remove the fasteners.
      
   3. Remove the fasteners.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
   4. Remove the push pin.
      
   5. Remove the fasteners.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • Disconnect the vapour vent hose.
     
   • Disconnect the quick release couplings.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
     

1. Remove the fasteners and EVAP canister along with bracket.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: Ensure new EVAP canister mounting clips and bracket are used.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.