Service Manual Update (TS 03 07113)

Publication date: 2003-07-11
Reference number: TS 03 07113

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 03 07113, Date of Issue: July 11, 2003

SUZUKI:	1996-1998 SIDEKICK SF416, SE416, X-90 SZ416, SPORT SV418
SECTION:	Engine

CONDITION:

Change of inspection procedure for the EVAP canister purge valve.

CAUSE:

Damage to valves using old inspection procedure

CORRECTION:

Update the applicable service manuals.

NOTE: The update will be reflected in future printing of service manuals. If the reprint date on the third cover page is later than the issue date of this bulletin, the changes will have been made in that service manual.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

This bulletin is to inform you of change in the inspection procedure of EVAP canister purge valve in our service manuals.

In the inspection procedure of EVAP canister purge valve in our service manuals, air is blown into its inlet nozzle to check if it functions correctly. However, it is found that there is a possibility that its plunger is damaged by the use of high-pressure air that may be used for this test.

As a countermeasure, it is decided that vacuum is applied to its outlet nozzle to check it's on and off operation. The detailed procedure is described below in "How to Inspect EVAP Canister Purge Valve".

Please update your service manuals according to the procedure described below.

How to Inspect EVAP Canister Purge Valve

WARNING: Do not apply vacuum by mouth; otherwise harmful fuel vapor can be inhaled.

Fig 1: EVAP Canister Purge Valve Inspection Procedure (1 Of 2)

Fig 2: EVAP Canister Purge Valve Inspection Procedure (2 Of 2)