How to Clean the Charcoal Canister Solenoid Valve?

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Here are the steps to clean the charcoal canister solenoid valve: 1. Locate the charcoal canister solenoid valve near the throttle body, then use pliers to remove it. 2. Use needle-nose pliers to unscrew the top screw of the solenoid valve, then the valve can be opened (note that there is a small spring inside, be careful not to lose it). 3. Remove the valve core. During this process, you will encounter many carbon particles, which are the target of cleaning. 4. Clean the valve body with alcohol, then reinstall it. Main functions of the charcoal canister solenoid valve: 1. The charcoal canister solenoid valve is used to control the opening and closing of the charcoal canister valve. 2. The charcoal canister effectively prevents gasoline vapors from entering the atmosphere and polluting the environment. 3. When the vehicle is running, the fuel stored in the charcoal canister will re-enter the cylinder through the intake pipe for combustion, which not only saves fuel but also avoids air pollution.