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/InstallationBarometric Pressure (Baro) Sensor Inspection
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
Because the BARO sensor is integrated in the PCM, replacing the BARO sensor
includes replacement of the PCM.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2.
2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
3. Verify that the BARO sensor output voltage (PID: BARO) is wi ...
Turn And Hazard Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The turn and hazard indicator alarm notifies the driver that a turn light
or the hazard warning lights are flashing.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives the turn signal/hazard warning indicator
light illumination request signal sent from the front body con ...
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 ...