Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: On-vehicle repair
EVAP CANISTER
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove EVAP canister fixing bolt.
3. Remove EVAP canister.
NOTE:
The EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP canister system pressure sensor
can be removed without
removing the EVAP canister.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten EVAP canister fixing bolt to the specified torque.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Turn EVAP canister vent control valve counterclockwise.
A : Lock
B : Unlock
2. Remove the EVAP canister vent control valve.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Always replace O-ring with a new one.
Inspection
Check EVAP canister as follows:
1. Block port (B).
2. Blow air into port (A) and check that it flows freely out of port (C).
3. Release blocked port (B).
4. Apply vacuum pressure to port (B) and check that vacuum pressure
exists at the ports (A) and (C).
5. Block port (A) and (B).
6. Apply pressure to port (C) and check that there is no leakage.
Inspection
CAUTION:
• Do not use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2, 0.6 psi) of pressure in EVAP system.
NOTE:
• Do not start engine.
• I ...
Idle Speed
*: Under the following conditions
• A/C switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Igni ...
Other materials: Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected imme ...
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury
to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking br ...
Storage
Front-door pockets
Seatback pockets (if so equipped)
The seatback pockets may be located on
the back of the passenger’s seat. The pockets
can be used to store maps.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the driver’s
and/or front passenger's NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System (if so equipped),
plea ...