Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve (Built Into Fuel Filler Cap)

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup, RWDSECTION Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve (Built Into Fuel Filler Cap)
  1. Wipe clean valve housing.
    Fig 1: Sectional View Of Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve
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  2. Check valve opening pressure and vacuum.
    Fig 2: Checking Valve Opening Pressure And Vacuum
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    Pressure: 15.3 - 20.0 kPa (0.156 - 0.204 kg/cmΒ 2Β  , 2.22 - 2.90 psi)Β 

    Vacuum: -6.0 to -3.3 kPa (-0.061 to -0.034 kg/cmΒ 2Β  , -0.87 to -0.48 psi)Β 

  3. If out of specification, replace fuel filler cap as an assembly.
    CAUTION: Use only a genuine fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the MIL may come on.
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