OEM 2001 Ford E-250 Econoline Vapor Canister

2001 Ford E-250 Econoline Vapor Canister Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Vapor Canister on 2001 Ford E-250 Econoline?

  A: The first step to repair or service an evaporative emission control canister includes disconnection of the battery ground cable because this protects against hazardous fuel vapor explosions or fires. When servicing the evaporative emission control canister you should first lift the vehicle before unhooking the clamps to take out the outlet tube and disconnect the electrical vent connector. First remove the canister with its bracket from the assembly and detach the retainer from the bracket only if needed. When removing the evaporative emission canister vent solenoid you must examine O-ring seals before installation and apply a twisting and pulling method to detach it. Install new O-ring seals to the inlet fitting by twisting and pulling it according to procedure then continue removing the evaporative emission canister outlet elbow. To complete the removal process unfasten the EVAP canister by extracting its bolt together with the mounting bracket. Installation demands the opposite procedure while using MERPOL(R) O-Ring Seal Lubricant or an equivalent which satisfies Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B to lubricate O-ring seals. You need to execute both evaporative emission system leak testing and evaporative emission repair verification drive cycles as a necessary post-installation step.