What is the Vapor Canister's role in the EVAP system and how is it replaced on a 2002-2008 Toyota Solara?

The fuel evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system absorbs fuel vapors and releases them into the engine intake during operation, where they mix with the incoming air-fuel mixture. The charcoal canister, located behind the fuel tank under the vehicle, stores fuel vapors when the engine is not running, transferring them from the fuel tank, throttle body, and intake manifold. When the engine operates, the purge control valve purges the vapors from the canister, allowing them to be consumed in the combustion process, with the electronic valve controlled by the PCM. A two-way valve on the fuel filler cap vents vapors to the atmosphere if the EVAP system fails, while a vapor pressure sensor detects abnormal pressure in the system, mounted in the fuel pump/sending unit assembly atop the fuel tank. Once the engine reaches a pre-set temperature, the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) opens, allowing intake manifold vacuum to draw vapors from the canister for combustion. The vapor pressure sensor monitors tank pressure and opens the VSV when a preset threshold is exceeded, admitting fuel tank vapors into the canister. To replace the charcoal canister, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, unplug all electrical connectors, label and disconnect the vent hoses, remove the bolts, and separate the canister from the vehicle's underside, with installation being the reverse of removal.

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Toyota Solara Charcoal Canister Assembly
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- 2006-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA
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- Other Name: Canister Assy, Charcoal; Vapor Canister
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- 2004-2007 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA
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- Other Name: Canister Assy, Charcoal
- Replaced by: 77740-06170
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- 1999-2002 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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- Other Name: Canister Assy, Charcoal
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- 1999-2000 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 5SFE; MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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- Other Name: Canister Assy, Charcoal
- Replaced by: 77740-06170
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2003 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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- Other Name: Canister Assy, Charcoal
- Replaced by: 77740-06170
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA

Toyota Solara Vapor Canister

The Vapor Canister in Toyota Solara automobiles is part of the Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system with the function of holding hydrocarbon vapors that otherwise would be emitted to the atmosphere. This one consists of the storage of fuel vapors through a feature called the carbon or charcoal canister and a regulated evaporation of the fuel vapors by means of a commanded purge valve which leads the vapors to be mixed with air and fuel in the engine in order to be burned. Different models of Toyota Solara have used Vapor Canisters over the years with all the variations being based mainly on looks and the diagnostic features. Contemporary canisters feature extra features for leakage identification including the canister vent solenoid and the fuel tank pressure identification device. Such advancements can help the Engine Control Module (ECM) to detect a leakage in the system hence maximize on the emission standards.

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Toyota Solara Vapor Canister Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What is the Vapor Canister's role in the EVAP system and how is it replaced on a 2002-2008 Toyota Solara?
A:
The fuel evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system absorbs fuel vapors and releases them into the engine intake during operation, where they mix with the incoming air-fuel mixture. The charcoal canister, located behind the fuel tank under the vehicle, stores fuel vapors when the engine is not running, transferring them from the fuel tank, throttle body, and intake manifold. When the engine operates, the purge control valve purges the vapors from the canister, allowing them to be consumed in the combustion process, with the electronic valve controlled by the PCM. A two-way valve on the fuel filler cap vents vapors to the atmosphere if the EVAP system fails, while a vapor pressure sensor detects abnormal pressure in the system, mounted in the fuel pump/sending unit assembly atop the fuel tank. Once the engine reaches a pre-set temperature, the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) opens, allowing intake manifold vacuum to draw vapors from the canister for combustion. The vapor pressure sensor monitors tank pressure and opens the VSV when a preset threshold is exceeded, admitting fuel tank vapors into the canister. To replace the charcoal canister, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, unplug all electrical connectors, label and disconnect the vent hoses, remove the bolts, and separate the canister from the vehicle's underside, with installation being the reverse of removal.