Kia Carnival (2009+). Instruction — part 142

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body, and connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose.

2. Check the following points when the engine is cold [engine coolant temperature 60°C(140°F) or below] and when it

is warm [engine coolant temperature 80°C(176°F) or higher].

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD

Engine operating condition

Applied vacuum

Result

Idling

50 kPa

(7.3 psi)

Vacuum is held

3,000 rpm

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM

Engine operating condition

Applied vacuum

Result

Idling

50 kPa

(7.3 psi)

Vacuum is held

Within 3 minutes after engine start at 3,000
rpm

Try to apply vacuum

Vacuum is released

After 3 minutes have passed after engine
start at 3,000 rpm

50 kPa

(7.3 psi)

Vacuum will be held momentarily,
after which, it will be released

Emission Control System

Evaporative Emission Control System -

Canister

Emission Control System

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A,B).

2. Remove the canister assembly (A) with unscrewing the two mounting bolts (B).

3. Open the canister upper cover (A) with unfastening the four bolts (B) and remove the canister (C) from the canister

lower cover (D).

INSTALLATION

Install the canister according to the reverse order of "REMOVAL" procedure.

INSPECTION

1. Look for loose connections, sharp bends or damage to the fuel vapor lines.

2. Look for distortion, cracks or fuel damage.

3. After removing the canister, inspect for cracks, damage or saturated canister.