Kia Optima: Evaporative Emission Control System / Canister
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
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2. |
Remove the stabilizer bar bushing (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the vent hose quick-connector (A), the vapor hose quick-connector
(B) from the canister.
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4. |
Remove the canister after loosening the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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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 ↔ Fuel Tank
C : Canister ↔ Intake Manifold
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Description and operation
Description
Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from
vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the f ...
Description and operation
Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances
of incorrect installation, which would seal the fuel filler. After ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Steering column shroud lower
panel
2. Steering column shroud upper
panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
[Steering column shroud
upper panel]
& ...
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially
according to the order of buttons or knob(s) selected.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. For impr ...