Genuine Toyota Avalon Vapor Canister

Toyota Avalon Vapor Canister Parts Questions & Answers

• Canister Assy, Charcoal
  77740-33072
  Q: What is the function of the evaporative emissions control system and how to check the Canister on 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara and 1997 through 2001 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The evaporative emissions control system draws and burns fuel vapors from the fuel system, storing them in a charcoal canister. A strong fuel smell indicates a system fault, warranting a charcoal canister inspection. Check the canister and hoses for damage. On newer models, the EVAP canister is near the fuel tank at the vehicle's rear.
• CANISTER Assembly, CHARC
  77740-06180
  Q: How to remove and install the EVAP canister purge valve, EVAP canister, and leak detection pump?

  A: To begin with, the EVAP canister purge valve is a component located behind the air filter housing on four-cylinder models and on the left end of the front bank cylinder head on V6 models. To remove it, the engine cover(s) must be removed first, then disconnect the electrical connector and EVAP hoses from the purge valve. The EVAP canister requires raising the vehicle and securely placing it on jack stands. Next, the fuel tank needs to be removed by disconnecting the electrical connector(s) and hoses from the Vapor Canister. The electrical connector from the leak detection pump module also needs to be disconnected. To replace the canister you must loosen the three mounting bolts and any other wiring harnesses. Installation is the reverse of removal. Lastly, the leak detection pump can be removed by following the steps to remove the EVAP canister. Installation is the reverse of removal.
• Canister Assy, Charcoal
  77740-06102
  Q: What is the function of the evaporative emissions control system and how to check the Canister on 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara and 2002 through 2006 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The evaporative emissions control system draws fuel vapors from the fuel system, stores them in a charcoal canister, and burns them during engine operation. A strong fuel odor indicates a fault in this system. Check the charcoal canister and hoses for wear.