Honda Element. Manual - part 497

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, and 

connect a T-fitting (C) from the vacuum gauge and the vacuum pump/gauge 0-30 in.Hg, to the EVAP 
canister purge valve as shown. 

Fig. 39: Identifying Vacuum Hose And EVAP Canister Purge Valve 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

10. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.  

11. Select EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Does the vacuum release immediately?  

YES -Check for blockage at the vacuum hose between the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP 
canister, then go to step 12. 

NO -Replace the EVAP canister purge valve (see EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12. 

12. Reconnect all hoses.  

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

15. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

16. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minutes.  

17. Test drive at 45 mph (72 km/h) for 1 minute or more. 

Does the fuel cap warning message come on?  

YES -Go to step 1 and recheck. 

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. 

EVAP CANISTER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the EVAP canister cover (A). 

Fig. 40: Identifying EVAP Canister Cover 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Remove the hoses (A), the FTP sensor 3P connector (B), and the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P 

connector (C). 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Fig. 41: Identifying FTP Sensor 3P Connector, EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector And 
Hose With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the bolts (D).  

4. Remove the EVAP canister (E).  

5. Remove the EVAP canister bracket (A). 

Fig. 42: Identifying EVAP Canister Bracket With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the EVAP canister (see EVAP CANISTER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the FTP sensor (A). 

Fig. 43: Identifying FTP Sensor 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (B).  

EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector (A). 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element