EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)

7. Evaporative Emission Control System

A: GENERAL
z The evaporative emission control system prevents fuel vapors from escaping into atmo-
sphere.This system includes a canister, purge control solenoid valve, fuel cut valve, and the lines
connecting them.
z Fuel vapors in the fuel tank is introduced into the canister through the evaporation line, and are
absorbed by activated carbon in it.The fuel cut valve is also incorporated in the fuel tank line.
z The purge control solenoid valve is controlled optimally by the ECM according to the engine con-
dition.
z The pressure control solenoid valve incorporated in the fuel tank evaporation line regulates the
pressure/vacuum in the fuel tank under the control of the ECM which uses the signal from the fuel
tank pressure sensor.

(4)
(1)
(2) (3)

(5)

(15)
(17)
(14)
(16) (7)
(9)
(8)
(10)

(13) (12) (11) (6) EC-02092

(1) Fuel gauge (7) Pressure control solenoid valve (13) Fuel tank
(2) Intake manifold (8) Drain valve (14) Fuel cut valve
(3) Throttle body (9) Drain filter (15) Fuel tank pressure sensor
(4) Purge control solenoid valve (10) Shut-off valve (16) Vent valve
(5) ECM (11) Fuel temperature sensor (17) Fuel tank sensor control valve
(6) Canister (12) Fuel level sensor

B: FUEL CUT VALVE

The fuel cut valve is incorporated in the fuel tank. The rising level of the fuel in the fuel tank causes
the float to move up and close the cap hole so that no fuel can enter the evaporation line.

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C: FUEL TANK CAP

z The fuel tank cap is of a quick lock type and can be opened or closed in 1/4 of a full turn.
z The fuel tank cap has a relief valve, which prevents development of vacuum in the fuel tank in the
event of a problem with the fuel vapor line.
When there is no problem with the fuel vapor line, the filler pipe is sealed at the portion (A) and by
the seal pressed against the filler pipe end. If vacuum develops in the fuel tank, the atmospheric
pressure forces the spring down to open the valve; consequently outside air flows into the fuel tank,
thus controlling the inside pressure.

(4)

(1)
(A)

(2)

(3)

EC-02109

(1) Seal
(2) Spring
(3) Valve
(4) Filter

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D: CANISTER
The canister incorporates a drain valve and a drain filter.
The charcoal filled in the canister temporarily stores fuel vapors. When the purge control solenoid
valve is opened by a signal from the ECM, the external fresh air entering the canister carries the
fuel vapors into the collector chamber.
The drain filter is installed at the air inlet port of the drain valve. It cleans the air taken in the canister
through the drain valve.

(2)

(1)

(A)
(B)
(C)

EC-02093

(1) Drain valve (A) Air

(2) Drain filter (B) To pressure control solenoid valve
(C) From fuel tank

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E: PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

The purge control solenoid valve is on the evaporation line between the canister and intake mani-
fold. The valve is installed under the intake manifold and lets the evaporative gas absorbed by the
canister be drawn into the intake manifold.

(A) (B)

EC-02001

(A) To canister
(B) To intake manifold

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F: PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

The fuel tank pressure control solenoid valve is located in the evaporation line between the canister
and the fuel tank. It adjusts the fuel tank inside pressure under the control of the ECM.
When the tank inside pressure becomes higher than the atmospheric pressure, the valve is opened
allowing fuel vapors to be introduced into the canister.
On the other hand, when the tank inside pressure becomes lower than the atmospheric pressure,
external air is taken from the drain valve into the canister.

(1)

(A)
(2)

(3)

(4)

(B) (C)

(5)

EC-00026

(1) Filter (A) Atmospheric pressure

(2) Coil (B) Shut-off valve
(3) Connector terminal (C) To fuel tank
(4) Diaphragm
(5) Valve

G: VENT VALVE
The vent valve is located inside of the fuel tank. During filling the fuel tank, fuel vapors are intro-
duced into the canister through the vent valve.
When the fuel vapor pressure becomes higher than the atmospheric pressure and overcomes the
spring force which is applied to the back side of the diaphragm, the port toward the canister is
opened. The vent valve also has a float which rises and block the port toward the canister when the
fuel is full.

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H: SHUT-OFF VALVE
The shut-off valve is located at the top of the fuel filler pipe. When a filler gun is inserted into the
filler pipe, the shut-off valve closes the evaporation line.

(A) (B)
(2)

(3)

(4)
(5)

(6)
(1)

EC-00029

(1) Pin (A) To canister

(2) Valve (B) To fuel tank
(3) Spring
(4) Plate
(5) Shaft
(6) Pin

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I: FUEL TANK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE

The fuel tank sensor control valve is installed on the top of the fuel tank and its one end is connected
to the fuel tank pressure sensor while its other end is open to the atmosphere.
Normally the passage to the fuel tank pressure sensor is open to the atmosphere, however, the pas-
sage is closed when the ECM sends a signal to make a diagnosis of the evaporative emission con-
trol system.

EC-00031

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J: FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR

The fuel tank pressure sensor is installed on the top of the fuel tank and measures the pressure in
the fuel tank.
The measured pressure is converted into an electrical signal and sent to the ECM for diagnosis of
the evaporative emission control system.

(A)
(1) (2)

(D)
(B)
(C)

EC-02110

(1) Connector (A) Output voltage

(2) Terminal (B) Input pressure
(C) To fuel tank
(D) To fuel tank sensor control valve

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