Honda CR-V: Evaporative Emissions Control System
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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The onboard refueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While
driving, the fuel vapo
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combusti
The emissions control systems are
designed and certified to work together
in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you shoul
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Propeller Shaft Inspection
Universal Joint and Boots
1. Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to
the N position.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
3. Check the center support bearing (A) for excessive
play or rattle. If the center support has excessive
play or rattle, replace the propel
For Japan-produced Model
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown
to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
3. Remove the bulkhead cover.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir hose (A) and upper
radiator hose (B).
5. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full heig
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