Kia Optima: Evaporative Emission Control System / Canister
Repair procedures
1. |
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]
& ...
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
PAS mode switch
13
SVM mode indicator
2
PAS mode indicator
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