Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEMLEAK DETECTION VALVESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Leak Detection Valve: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. Remove the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister. REFER to Evaporative Emission Canister .
2. Depress the locking tab outward, rotate the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister vent solenoid clockwise and remove it from the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister.
Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. NOTE: Do not apply oil to the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister vent solenoid O-ring seal. Clean water may be applied to aid reassembly.
Install the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister vent solenoid in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister.
- Rotate the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister vent solenoid counter clockwise to fully engage the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister locking tab.
2. Install the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister. REFER to Evaporative Emission Canister .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.