Ford Escape: Evaporative Emissions / Removal and Installation - Evaporative Emission Canister - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Removal

  WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG)) .
   

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the EVAP canister heat shield.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the EVAP canister electrical connector.
     
   • Disconnect the EVAP canister quick release couplings.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG)) .
     
   • Disconnect the fresh air hose and retainer.
     

1. Remove the nuts and the EVAP canister.
   Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and remove the EVAP canister shield.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.