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

Materials

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.

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

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

   • Remove the engine appearance cover nuts.
     
   • Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
     
   • After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
     

1. • Disconnect the quick release coupling.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
     
   • Detach the clips.
     

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Disconnect the quick release couplings.
      Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
      
   3. Lift the EVAP purge valve from the bracket and remove it.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

   • Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.
     Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)
   • Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommet aligned with the studs.
     
   • Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs and install the nuts.
     

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.