20. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Downtown 300i ABS Charcoal Canister To Throttle Body CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL 1. Remove the front cover. 2. Disconnect the charcoal canister tubes that go to the fuel tank and purge control valve. 3. Remove the charcoal canister. To Air Cleaner INSPECTION 1. Plug the tube that goes to the fuel tank and plug the blow-by tube. Then connect a hose to the canister. Blow the hose with mouth. The charcoal canister is normal if air can be blown into it. If clogged, replace it with Blow a new one. 2. Check the charcoal for cracks and replace if necessary. Hose Charcoal Canister INSTALLATION Install the charcoal canister in the reverse order of removal. · The charcoal canister must be installed to its original position to avoid affecting its performance. · Do not bend, twist or kink the tubes during installation. 20-6