Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Evaporative Emission Canister

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Remove the left rear wheel. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

Disconnect the canister vent solenoid hose assembly.

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5. Disconnect the connector.

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6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge outlet tube.

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7. Remove the EVAP canister with bracket assembly from the vehicle.

  • Remove the bolts.

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8. Disconnect the brace.

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9. Remove the canister vent solenoid and canister vent solenoid hose assembly

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10. Remove the EVAP canister purge outlet tube elbow.

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11. Remove the EVAP canister from the canister bracket.

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12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Carry out a leak test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section.
  • Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
    Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
    Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool Drive Cycle Recommendations NOTE: The followi ...

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
    Removal and Installation 1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion ...

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    Inspection and Verification
    NOTE: Upon installation of a new GEM, the module must be reconfigured. For additional information, refer to Section. 1. The warning lamps are a GEM controlled system; refer to Section. 2. Verify the customer concern by operating the system in questio ...

    Spark Plug
    Removal 1. Remove the ignition coil on plug. For additional information, refer to Ignition Coil-Coil On Plug in this section. 2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs (12405). ...

    Installation
    1. Install the bearing, snap ring, hub and dust shield. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub-Cobra in this section. 2. Install the knuckle. 1. Position the knuckle on the lower suspension arm and bushing. 2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do ...