Kia Optima: Canister Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary battery 12 (V) negative (-) terminal. |
| 2. |
Lift the vehicle. |
| 3. |
Remove the rear muffler hanger (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the rear suspension damper (A).
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| 5. |
Disconnect the vapor tube quick connectors (A) and ventilation hoses (B).
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| 6. |
Separate the canister from auxiliary canister by loosening the canister mounting bracket mounting bolts (A). |
| 7. |
Remove the canister bracket mounting bolts (B). |
| 8. |
Remove the canister protector (C).
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| 9. |
Remove the canister (A) by loosening the canister bracket mounting bolts (B).
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| 10. |
Remove the auxiliary canister (A) by removing the nuts (B) and disconnecting the ventilation hoses (C).
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check for the following items visually.
- Cracks or leakage of the canister
- Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube
A: Canister - Atmosphere
(NVLD module and Fuel Tank Air Filter)
B: Canister - Intake Manifold (PCSV)
C: Canister - Fuel Tank
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| Installation |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Canister installation bolt:
3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
Canister poretector installation bolt:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Auxiliary canister installation bolt:
3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft) |
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