Kia Forte: Evaporative Emission Control System / Canister
Repair procedures
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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
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2. |
Remove the fuel tank air filter.
(Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System - "Fuel Tank Air Filter")
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3. |
Disconnect the vapor hoses quick-connector (A).

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4. |
Remove the protector installation bolt & nuts (A) and then remove the
canister (B).
Tightening torque :
21.5 - 23.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.4 kgf·m, 15.9 - 17.3 lb·ft)
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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check for the following items visually.
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Cracks or leakage of the canister
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Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube

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A: Canister ↔ Atmosphere
B: Canister ↔ Intake Manifold
C: Canister ↔ Fuel Pump
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Description and operation
Description
The Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank
from vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in t ...
Description and operation
Description
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1.
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Description
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