How to replace the EVAP canister purge valve and Vapor Canister on Mazda 3?

To replace an EVAP canister purge valve, start by removing the battery cover and disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal. After it, remove the cover of the upper engine by pulling it away from each side. Next, lift the cover off its central mounting posts. Separate the electrical connector from the canister purge valve and the EVAP line quick-connect. To remove the purge valve, first take off the purge valve and mounting bracket as an assembly. Next, press the lock tab then slide the purge valve off the mounting bracket. The EVAP canister is located under the vehicle in the spare tire well. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheel. Raise the front of the vehicle. Securely support the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels. Take off the fasteners and shield of the canister protection. Detach the ABS connector at the rear wheels. Unfasten the rear caliper brake line from the bracket. Remove the lower mounting bolts of rear shock absorber. Using a floor jack, support the rear crossmember, then loosen the six rear crossmember nuts and lower the rear crossmember 5-1/2 inches. Remove the breather hose and electrical connector from the EVAP canister. Next, remove the three EVAP line quick-connect fittings. Take off the mounting fasteners which hold the canister in and remove it. Installation is the reverse of removal, and an alignment may be necessary afterwards. To access the EVAP system leak detect pump assembly, first remove the EVAP canister. Next, release the two locking tabs to remove the heat shield from the EVAP canister vent solenoid. Before removing the leak detect pump assembly, loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel vapor hose from the leak detect pump. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Where is the EVAP canister purge valve and Vapor Canister located and what are the steps for its removal and installation on Mazda 6?

The location of the EVAP canister purge valve varies depending on the engine type of your vehicle. For instance, the four-cylinder model has the valve at the end of the cylinder head and the V6 models at the rear corner of the engine compartment. The 3.0L V6 model has the valve at the right rear corner while the 3.7L V6 one has the valve at the left rear corner. The first thing you should do is disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. For 2011 and earlier V6 models, the lower cowl trim panel needs to be removed, while for 2012 and later models the PCM also needs to be removed. Next, disconnect the electrical connector from canister purge valve and the EVAP line quick-connect fittings. Detach the purge valve along with the mounting bracket as one unit. Then, press the lock tab to slide the valve off the mounting bracket. Installation is the reverse of removal. To a/v canister, again disconnect the negative battery terminal cable, raise the vehicle securely on jackstands, then disconnect the electrical connector and vapor hose quick-connect fitting from the a/v canister vent solenoid. To disconnect the canister, disconnect the two EVAP line quick-connect fittings from it and remove the mounting fasteners securing it. The vent solenoid of the evaporative canister is mounted on the canister. To remove it, release the locking tabs and push the heat shield straight down. To remove the fuel vapor hose, loosen the hose clamp on the vent solenoid. To remove the vent solenoid and dust separator assembly from the canister, release the lock tab. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: CA01-18-740A
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Purge Solenoid, Solenoid Valve
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- 6 | 2009-2013 | S, i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- CX-9 | 2010-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: PY8V-18-741A
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid
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- CX-30 | 2021-2025 | 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-9 | 2016-2023 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring, Touring Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: LF82-18-740
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Valve Assembly
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- 3 | 2004-2013 | S, i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 5 | 2012-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2009-2013 | i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-7 | 2010-2012 | SV, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: LF3T-18-741
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Solenoid Valve
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- 2 | 2011-2014 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- 5 | 2012-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: L518-18-741
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Solenoid Valve
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- 3 | 2010-2013 | Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 5 | 2012-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2009-2013 | i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: L33L-18-740B
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- Replaces: L33L-18-740A, L33L-18-740
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- CX-7 | 2007-2008 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Purge Valve Part Number: PE01-18-751
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- Other Name: Valve, Purge
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- 3 | 2012-2025 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, I Sport, I Touring, Mazdaspeed, Preferred, Premium, S, Select, Select Sport, Sport, Touring, i, i Grand Touring, i SV, s Grand Touring, s Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2014-2021 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-3 | 2016-2021 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2020-2025 | 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Turbo, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2013-2025 | 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Signature, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Select, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-50 | 2023-2025 | 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-70 | 2025 | Turbo, Turbo S | 6 Cyl 3.3 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- CX-9 | 2016-2023 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring, Touring Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-90 | 2024-2025 | Turbo, Turbo S | 6 Cyl 3.3 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- MX-5 Miata | 2016-2025 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Valve, Solenoid Part Number: LF4J-18-741
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- Other Name: VALVE,SOLENOID; Purge Solenoid, Solenoid Valve
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- CX-70 | 2025 | PHEV | 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- CX-90 | 2024-2025 | PHEV | 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: ZZC4-18-741A
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- Tribute | 2009-2010 | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: L33L-18-740C
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- CX-7 | 2007-2009 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: ZZC2-18-741
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Purge Solenoid
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- Tribute | 2008-2010 | S, i | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: L518-18-740
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- 6 | 2009-2013 | i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: Z504-18-741A
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Check Valve, Purge Solenoid
- Replaces: Z504-18-741
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- 6 | 2003-2005 | S, i | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 626 | 1998-2002 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Miata | 1999-2001 | 10th Anniversary, Base, LS, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- MPV | 2002-2006, 1996-1998 | DX, ES, LX, LX-SV | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Protege | 1998-2003 | DX, ES, LX, MP3, Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Protege5 | 2002-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- RX-8 | 2004-2008 | 40th Anniversary Edition, Base, Grand Touring, Shinka, Sport, Touring | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: CY01-18-740A
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid
- Replaces: CY01-18-740
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- CX-9 | 2007-2010 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Valve Part Number: ZZCA-18-741
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- Other Name: Valve, Solenoid; Purge Solenoid
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- Tribute | 2008-2009 | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Mazda Purge Solenoid Part Number: N3R1-18-741
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- RX-8 | 2009-2011 | Grand Touring, R3, Sport, Touring | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Check Valve Part Number: AJ03-42-910
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- Other Name: Valve, Check
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- Tribute | 2001-2006 | DX, ES, LX, S, i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Purge Control Valve Part Number: 1F22-13-975
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- B4000 | 2001-2003 | Base, DS, SE | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Mazda Purge Solenoid Part Number: AJC1-18-741
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- Other Name: Solenoid, Evaporative Canister Vent
- Replaces: AJ04-18-741
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- Tribute | 2001-2006 | DX, ES, LX, S, i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Valve Part Number: NA1J-42-910
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- Other Name: Valve, Check
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- MX-5 Miata | 2016-2024 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Mazda Canister Purge Valve

The function of the Mazda Canister Purge Valve is to allow trapped fuel vapors from the charcoal canister to enter the intake manifold so that the engine can burn them. This reduces wasted hydrocarbons and delivers cleaner performance for every driver. Apart from this nifty gadget, Mazda is known for its lively handling, SKYACTIV engines that coax more go from every drop of petrol, striking KODO styling that looks poised to spring into life, and i-ACTIVSENSE technologies that watch blind spots, hold lanes, and a cruise that adapts to long journeys. Mazda also ups efficiency with electrified powertrains while refining comfort through cabins that balance minimalism and premium touches, showing how the carmaker shares the joy of driving while keeping it modern. When a vehicle is at rest, the second Mazda Canister Purge Valve of the evaporative emission system remains closed, locking vapors safely in the canister. When the engine control unit applies intake vacuum at start-up, the second Mazda Canister Purge Valve opens and the vapors are blended with fresh air to create an ideal air-fuel mixture. This helps the automaker meet stringent emission regulations. A standalone Canister Purge Valve that sticks will cause the pressure sensors to fail their self-check, so the dash light warns of vapor flow issues, but replacing the valve in time smooths idle and protects the catalyst. This basic electrically operated valve doesn't make a peep during city traffic or on an enthusiastic backroad sprint. Its reliability highlights how Mazda designs small items to fit in with bigger contentions of improved emissions, better economy, and entertaining drivability.

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Mazda Canister Purge Valve Parts and Q&A

Solenoid Valve
LF82-18-740
Q:
How to replace the EVAP canister purge valve and Vapor Canister on Mazda 3?
A:
To replace an EVAP canister purge valve, start by removing the battery cover and disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal. After it, remove the cover of the upper engine by pulling it away from each side. Next, lift the cover off its central mounting posts. Separate the electrical connector from the canister purge valve and the EVAP line quick-connect. To remove the purge valve, first take off the purge valve and mounting bracket as an assembly. Next, press the lock tab then slide the purge valve off the mounting bracket. The EVAP canister is located under the vehicle in the spare tire well. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheel. Raise the front of the vehicle. Securely support the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels. Take off the fasteners and shield of the canister protection. Detach the ABS connector at the rear wheels. Unfasten the rear caliper brake line from the bracket. Remove the lower mounting bolts of rear shock absorber. Using a floor jack, support the rear crossmember, then loosen the six rear crossmember nuts and lower the rear crossmember 5-1/2 inches. Remove the breather hose and electrical connector from the EVAP canister. Next, remove the three EVAP line quick-connect fittings. Take off the mounting fasteners which hold the canister in and remove it. Installation is the reverse of removal, and an alignment may be necessary afterwards. To access the EVAP system leak detect pump assembly, first remove the EVAP canister. Next, release the two locking tabs to remove the heat shield from the EVAP canister vent solenoid. Before removing the leak detect pump assembly, loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel vapor hose from the leak detect pump. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Solenoid
L518-18-741
Q:
Where is the EVAP canister purge valve and Vapor Canister located and what are the steps for its removal and installation on Mazda 6?
A:
The location of the EVAP canister purge valve varies depending on the engine type of your vehicle. For instance, the four-cylinder model has the valve at the end of the cylinder head and the V6 models at the rear corner of the engine compartment. The 3.0L V6 model has the valve at the right rear corner while the 3.7L V6 one has the valve at the left rear corner. The first thing you should do is disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. For 2011 and earlier V6 models, the lower cowl trim panel needs to be removed, while for 2012 and later models the PCM also needs to be removed. Next, disconnect the electrical connector from canister purge valve and the EVAP line quick-connect fittings. Detach the purge valve along with the mounting bracket as one unit. Then, press the lock tab to slide the valve off the mounting bracket. Installation is the reverse of removal. To a/v canister, again disconnect the negative battery terminal cable, raise the vehicle securely on jackstands, then disconnect the electrical connector and vapor hose quick-connect fitting from the a/v canister vent solenoid. To disconnect the canister, disconnect the two EVAP line quick-connect fittings from it and remove the mounting fasteners securing it. The vent solenoid of the evaporative canister is mounted on the canister. To remove it, release the locking tabs and push the heat shield straight down. To remove the fuel vapor hose, loosen the hose clamp on the vent solenoid. To remove the vent solenoid and dust separator assembly from the canister, release the lock tab. Installation is the reverse of removal.