Purpose, Function
Introduces evaporative gas absorbed by the charcoal canister to the intake manifold.
The purge solenoid valve opens according to the control signal from the PCM.
Construction
The purge solenoid valve is installed in the engine compartment.

The purge solenoid valve consists of a coil, spring, and plunger.

Operation
According to the control signal from the PCM, the coil is energized and the plunger is operated to open/close the purge solenoid valve.

When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas flows from the charcoal canister to the intake manifold side.
Purge solenoid valve open/closed view

For evaporative purge control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Purge Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Quick Release Connector (Emission System) Removal/InstallationBack Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Back-up light switch connector
2
Back-up light switch
...
Shift And Select Mechanism [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
The shift and select mechanism moves the shift fork to change gears according
to the operation of the shift lever in the cabin.
Construction
Shift control module
The moving parts of the shift control module are vertically positioned..
In th ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...