evap LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Owner's Manual

DESCRIPTION
The emission control systems are installed to reduce the amount of HC, CO, \
and NOx emitted from the en-
gine, and to also prevent the release of evaporated fuel from the gasoline ta\
nk and prevent atmospheric release
of blow±by gas. The system consists of the PCV, EVAP, EGR and TWC.
The function of each system is shown in the following table.
 
System
 
Abbreviation
 
Purpose 
Positive crankcase ventilation
 
PCV
 
Reduces blow±by gas (HC) 
Fuel evaporative emission control
 
EVAP
 
Reduces evaporative HC 
Exhaust gas recirculation
 
EGR
 
Reduces NOx 
Three±way catalyst
 
TWC
 
Reduces HC, CO, and NOx 
Electronic fuel injection*
 
EFI
 
Regulates all engine conditions for   
reduction of exhaust emissions.
Remarks: * For inspection and repair of the EFI system, refer to EFI sec\
tion.
COMPONENTS LAYOUT
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FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce HC emission, evaporated fuel from the fuel tank is routed throug\
h the charcoal canister to the
intake manifold for combustion in the cylinders.
OPERATION
CoolantVSVThrottle ValveCanister Check ValveCheck
Valve inEvaporated F el (HC)Coolant
Te m p .VSVThrottle Valve
Opening(1)(2)(3)Valve inCapEvaporated Fuel (HC)
BelowNoFulley closedBelow
40 5C (104 5F)
No
OperationFulley closed.±±±±Small volume of HC from
Fully closed or
bellow Specified air
canister enters air intake
chamber.
Above
bellow Specified air
volume.±±±±chamber.
Above
40 5C (104 5F)Operation
Conditions other
than above.±±±±
HC from canister enters air
intake chamber in the amout
programmed in accordance
with the intake air volume.
High pres-
sure in tank±±±OPENCLOSEDCLOSEDHC from tank is absorbed
into the canister.
High vacuum
in tank±±±CLOSEDOPENOPENAir is led into the fuel tank.
INSPECTION OF FUEL VAPOR LINES,
FUEL TANK AND TANK CAP
1. VISUALLY INSPECT LINES AND CONNECTIONS
Look for loose connections, sharp bends or damage.
2. VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL TANK Look for deformation, cracks or fuel leakage.
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3. VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL TANK CAPCheck if the cap and/or gasket are deformed or damaged.
If necessary, repair or replace the cap.
INSPECTION OF CHARCOAL CANISTER
1. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER(a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) from charcoal canister
(2) EVAP hose from charcoal canister
(b) Disconnect the grommet on the check valve from the bracket, and remove the charcoal canister.
(c) Remove the check valve from the hose end on the charcoal canister.
2. VISUALLY INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER Look for cracks or damage.
3. CHECK FOR CLOGGED FILTER AND STUCK CHECK VA LV E
(a) Using low pressure compressed air, blow into port A and
check that air flows without resistance from the other
ports.
(b) Blow into port B and check that air does not flow from the
other ports.
If a problem is found, replace the charcoal canister.
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4. CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTERClean the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/cm2, 43 psi) of com-
pressed air into port A while holding port B closed.
NOTICE:
w Do not attempt to wash the canister.
w No activated carbon should come out.
5. REINSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER
HINT: Install the check valve with black port facing the char-
coal canister side.
(a) Install the check valve to the hose end on the charcoalcanister.
(b) Install the charcoal canister.
(c) Install the grommet on the check valve to the bracket.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) to charcoal canister
(2) EVAP hose to charcoal canister
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VSV
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INSPECTION OF VSV
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose (from ISC valve) from intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air
connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air
connector.
3. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) from VSV
(c) Remove the two bolts and VSV from the cylinder head.
(d) Disconnect the two wire clamps from the VSV bracket, and remove the VSV.
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4. INSPECT VSV
A. Inspect VSV for open circuitUsing an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between
the terminals.
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If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
B. Inspect VSV for ground Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
C. Inspect VSV operation (a) Check that the air flows with difficulty from ports E to F.
(b) Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows without resistance from port Eto F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
5. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the two bolts.
(b) Connect the two wire clamps to the VSV bracket.
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(c) Connect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) to VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) to VSV
(d) Connect the VSV connector.
6. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose (from ISC valve) to intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air con-
nector
7. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
INSPECTION OF CHECK VALVE
1. REMOVE CHECK VALVE(a) Disconnect the grommet on the check valve from thebracket.
(b) Remove the check valve from the hose end on the charcoal canister.
(c) Remove the grommet from the check valve.
2. INSPECT CHECK VALVE (a) Check that air flows from the yellow port to the blackport.
(b) Check that air does not flow from the black port to the yellow port.
If operation is not as specified, replace the check valve.
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3. REINSTALL CHECK VALVEHINT: Reinstall the check valve with the black port facing the
charcoal canister side.
(a) Install the grommet to the check valve.
(b) Install the check valve to the hose end on the charcoalcanister.
(c) Install the grommet on the check valve to the bracket.
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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the en-
gine is cold.
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the ªLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected
from the battery.
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER
(a) Disconnect the EVAP hose from the hose clamp.
(b) Remove the cap nut.
(c) Loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the hose clamp and throttle
body cover.
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES TO THROTTLE BODY Disconnect the following cables:
(1) Accelerator cable
(2) Transmission throttle control cable
(3) Cruise control actuator cable
5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the following hoses: (1) Air hose from IAC valve
(2) Air hose (from air control valve on PS pump) from intake
air connector
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(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to thecylinder head cover.
(c) Remove the 2 hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air connector.
6. REMOVE UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the front side claw groove of the upper cord cover
from the claw of lower cord cover, and remove the upper cord
cover.
7. REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the bolt and engine wire cover.
8. REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the 2 bolts and engine wire cover.
9. REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEM Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the VSV from the cylin-
der head cover and timing belt cover.
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