Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 90

Fig. 10: Identifying Charcoal Canister Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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EVAPORATIVE HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Fit the evaporative hose onto the respective fittings, and install clamps as shown in Fig. 11. 

1. Insert the evaporative hose securely to the nipple.  

2. Inspect the evaporative hose for damage and deformation. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 11: View Of Evaporative Hose On Nipple 
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CHARCOAL CANISTER INSPECTION [LF] 

1. Remove the charcoal canister. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] ). 

2. Plug the EVAP leak detection pump side and purge solenoid valve side of the charcoal canister.  

3. Inspect for air leakage when blowing air by mouth from the fuel tank side. 

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If air leaks, replace the charcoal canister. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] ). 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 12: Identifying Charcoal Canister 
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

3. Disconnect the EVAP system leak detection pump connector.  

4. Disconnect the evaporative hose from the EVAP system leak detection pump.  

5. Cover the evaporative hose with vinyl sheets or the like to prevent them from being scratched or 

contaminated with foreign material.  

6. Remove the EVAP system leak detection pump with the bracket. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump & Evaporative Hose (With 
Torque Specifications) 
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7. Remove the bracket from the EVAP system leak detection pump. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata