Charcoal Canister and Filter Replacement

The charcoal canister absorbs fuel vapor from the fuel tank and the carburetor when the engine is not running. When it is running, the fuel vapor in the canister is drawn through a vacuum hose into the intake manifold.

Replacing the charcoal canister filter on American Motors, General Motors, and Chrysler cars.

Open the hood and locate the charcoal canister, usually mounted on the inner fender pan close to the radiator in the engine compartment. Remove the canister from the holder or bracket and turn it upside down. Remove and discard the fiberglass filter, which resembles a large powder puff. Be careful not to tear the new filter when installing it. Replace the canister in the bracket or holder. Note: There is no filter on Ford cars.

Replacing the charcoal canister on all cars. Locate the canister in the engine compartment, and, using your own code, mark the vacuum hose lines with masking tape for correct reinstallation. Different cars use different vacuum line setups. Your car may have a fuel tank vent line, a purge line, and/or a carbure Replacing the charcoal canister on all cars. Locate the canister in the engine compartment, and, using your own code, mark the vacuum hose lines with masking tape for correct reinstallation. Different cars use different vacuum line setups.

Your car may have a fuel tank vent line, a purge line, and/or a carbure Replacing the charcoal canister on all cars. Locate the canister in the engine compartment, and, using your own code, mark the vacuum hose lines with masking tape for correct reinstallation. Different cars use different vacuum line setups. Your car may have a fuel tank vent line, a purge line, and/or a carbure tor vent line. After removing the lines, take the canister out of the holder or bracket and discard it. Replace the new canister in the holder or bracket and connect the hose lines. Note: on Ford products, the charcoal canister is mounted on the right side of the engine close to the oil pan.