REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fuel Vapor Canister

NOTE: The fuel vapor canister is also referred to as evaporative emissions canister or charcoal canister.

1. If the fuel vapor canister is mounted underneath the vehicle, raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the vapor hoses from the canister.
3. Remove the mounting screws, then remove the canister.

   To install:

4. Position the canister in place, then install the mounting screws.
5. Attach all of the vapor hoses to the canister.
6. If the vehicle was raised, lower it to the ground.

Fuel Vapor Valve (Navajo and B Series Pick-up)

NOTE: This component is also known as the evaporative emission valve on 1995–98 models.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel vapor valve from the fuel tank by rotating the valve counterclockwise.

   To install:

5. Install the fuel vapor valve into the fuel tank and secure it by rotating it clockwise.
6. Install the fuel tank in the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Fuel Separator (MPV)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right rear interior side trim.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Label and disconnect the hoses from the separator.
5. Loosen the mounting fasteners and remove the fuel separator from the vehicle.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Cut Valve (MPV)

NOTE: The cut valve was previously referred to as the check & cut valve on 1994–95 MPV models.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right rear interior side trim.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Label and disconnect the evaporative gas hoses.
5. Loosen the mounting fasteners and remove the fuel separator/cut valve assembly from the vehicle.
6. Separate the cut valve from the fuel separator.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Check Valve (MPV)

NOTE: The check valve is also referred to as the two-way check valve.

1994–95 MODELS

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right rear interior side trim.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Label and disconnect the evaporative gas hoses.
5. Loosen the mounting fasteners and remove the fuel separator/cut/check valve assembly from the vehicle.
6. Separate the (two-way) check valve from the fuel separator.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

1996–98 MODELS

1. Loosen each hose clamp to the check valve.
2. Pull each evaporative gas hose from the check valve.
3. Remove the check valve from the vehicle.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Canister Purge Control Solenoid

1. If on the 1998 B Series Pick-up, raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the vapor hoses from the canister purge control solenoid.
3. Unplug the electrical connector from the purge solenoid.

   NOTE: The canister purge control solenoid is either secured into place with screw(s), or clipped onto a mounting bracket.

4. Remove the purge solenoid valve from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Install the purge solenoid, then attach the engine wiring harness connector to the solenoid.
6. Connect the vapor hoses to the solenoid.
7. If on the 1998 B Series Pick-up, lower the vehicle.

Pressure/Vacuum Relief Fuel Tank Filler Cap

1. Unscrew the fuel filler cap. The cap has a pre-vent feature that allows the tank to vent for the first ³⁄₄ turn before unthreading.
2. If equipped, remove the screw retaining the fuel cap tether and remove the fuel cap.

   To install:

3. If equipped, position the end of the tether against its mounting boss, then install and tighten the tether screw.
4. Thread the filler cap into the fuel tank filler tube, making sure to turn it clockwise until the ratchet mechanism gives off 1–3 loud clicks.