Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 330

CANISTER 

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the canister cover (A) with unscrewing the mounting bolts (B). 

Fig. 3: Identifying Canister Cover And Mounting Bolts 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

2. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A, B, C). 

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

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Vacuum Hoses 
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3. Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A). 

Fig. 5: Identifying Canister Close Valve Connector 
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4. Unscrew the mounting bolts (A, B) and remove the canister. 

 

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Fig. 6: Identifying Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2) 
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Fig. 7: Identifying Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2) 
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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. 

 

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Fig. 8: Checking Canister 
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INSTALLATION 

Installation is in reverse order of removal. 

Torque: 1.7-2.6 kgf.m (16.7-25.5 N.m, 12.3-18.8 lbs. ft) 

PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (PCSV) 

INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the solenoid valve.  

2. Detach the harness connector.  

3. Connect a vacuum pump to the nipple which is connected to intake manifold.  

4. Apply vacuum and check when voltage is applied to the PCSV and when the voltage is discontinued. 

BATTERY VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART 

5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve. 

PCSV coil resistance (ohms): 

19.0-22.0ohms at 20°C (68°F) 

NOTE:

When disconnecting the vacuum hose, make an identification mark on it so that 
it can be reconnected to its original position.

Battery voltage

Normal condition

When applied

Vacuum is released

When discontinued Vacuum is maintained

 

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2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Evaporative Emission Control System - Sedona

  

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