EVAP Canister On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Do not suck nozzles on EVAP canister.
Fuel vapor inside EVAP canister is harmful.

Check outside of EVAP canister visually.
Disconnect suction pipe (1) from EVAP leak check module, see EVAP Canister Removal and Installation .
Disconnect filler pipe (2) and purge pipe (3) from EVAP canister, see EVAP Canister Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Suction Pipe, Filler Pipe And Purge Pipe
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Check EVAP canister and EVAP leak check module as assembly air leaks according to the following procedures:
1. Plug purge port (1) and air port (2) using rubber plug.
2. Install hose (3) and special tool (A) to filler pipe (4).
  Special Tool
  1. 09917-47011
3. Use special tool to apply specified vacuum pressure to EVAP canister and EVAP leak check module as assembly for one minute.
  EVAP canister holding vacuum pressure
  
  20 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm ² , 2.90 psi, 0.2 bar)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Plug Purge Port, Air Port, Filler Pipe And Hose
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  
  If any abnormality is found, replace EVAP canister and EVAP leak check module as assembly, see EVAP Canister Removal and Installation .
Blow compressed air (2.0 kPa (0.02 kgf/cm² , 0.29 psi, 0.02 bar)) into filler port (1). Air should flow with no resistance through purge port (2) and air port (3).

Fig 3: Blowing Compressed Air Into Filler Port
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

If any abnormality is found, replace EVAP canister and EVAP leak check module as assembly.