2011 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Emission Control System (2ZR-FE) (Service Information): Canister: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Visually check the charcoal canister for cracks or damage.
      Fig 1: Checking Canister For Cracks And Damage
      GTY102306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If cracks or damage are found, replace the charcoal canister assembly.

    2. Check the charcoal canister operation.
      1. With the purge port closed, blow 1.10 kPa (11.2 gf/cm2 , 0.16 psi) of air into the vent port, and check that air flows from the air inlet port.
        Fig 2: Checking Air Flows From Air Inlet Port
        GTY145350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.

      2. With the vent port closed, blow 1.10 kPa (11.2 gf/cm2 , 0.16 psi) of air into the air inlet port, and check that air flows from the purge port.
        Fig 3: Checking Air Flows From Purge Port
        GTY145352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.

    3. Check for air leak.
      1. Remove the air hose between ports A and B.
      2. Connect the pressure gauge to the vent port of the charcoal canister.
      3. While holding port B, with the purge port and the air inlet port closed and port A open, apply 19.6 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 , 2.81 psi) of pressurized air into the vent port, then confirm that pressure is retained for 1 minute.
        Fig 4: Checking Charcoal Canister Assembly For Air Leak Using SST
        GTY237048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • SST: 09992-00242 

        If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.

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