OEM 2006 Lincoln Town Car Vapor Canister

2006 Lincoln Town Car Vapor Canister Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Are the Critical Steps Involved in Servicing the Vapor Canister on 2006 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: A proper installation of the evaporative emission control canister requires multiple safety-based procedures. The first step should involve cutting off the battery ground cable because electrical sparks could cause fuel vapor ignition. Correctly position the vehicle in neutral mode on a hoist unit before you disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) breather tube and the EVAP vapor tube quick connect coupling. You need to remove the two EVAP canister retaining nuts before installation where you should torque them to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Disconnection of the canister vent solenoid electrical connector must be followed by drilling out the original rivets from the EVAP canister retention points for new rivet installation. To install the EVAP canister follow the same backward procedure as removal. To validate proper system operation perform the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle following the leak test of the system.