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
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Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for
the following three types of popular childrestraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.
NOTE
• Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint sys ...
Outer Mirror Glass Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Press area A of the outer mirror glass shown in the figure so that area B
moves outward.
3. Put your hand on the lower part of the outer mirror glass and while supporting
the hatch-marked area shown in the figure, remove pin C in the directio ...
Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering
vibrate ...