1990 Toyota Corolla Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - System/Component Tests: Maintenance

  1. Inspect fuel tank, canister, vacuum relief filler cap, lines and hoses for damage, leaks, and deterioration every 60,000 miles or every 6 years. Replace gasket in vacuum relief filler cap.
  2. To clean charcoal canister filter, remove hoses from canister and apply 43 psi (3 kg/cm2 ) air pressure to fuel tank port. Hold other top ports closed. Ensure that no carbon comes out of bottom port of canister.
Fig 1: 2WD (4A-GE) Evaporative Emission Control Components & Operating Parameters
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