1991 LEXUS SC400 VSV

4. CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTERClean the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/cm2, 43 psi) of com-
pressed air into port A while holding port B closed.
NOTICE:
w Do not attempt to wash the canister.
w No activated carbon should come out.
5. REINSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER
HINT: Install the check valve with black port facing the char-
coal canister side.
(a) Install the check valve to the hose end on the charcoalcanister.
(b) Install the charcoal canister.
(c) Install the grommet on the check valve to the bracket.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) to charcoal canister
(2) EVAP hose to charcoal canister
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VSV
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INSPECTION OF VSV
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose (from ISC valve) from intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air
connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air
connector.
3. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) from VSV
(c) Remove the two bolts and VSV from the cylinder head.
(d) Disconnect the two wire clamps from the VSV bracket, and remove the VSV.
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4. INSPECT VSV
A. Inspect VSV for open circuitUsing an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between
the terminals.
Resistance (Cold): 30±34

If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
B. Inspect VSV for ground Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
C. Inspect VSV operation (a) Check that the air flows with difficulty from ports E to F.
(b) Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows without resistance from port Eto F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
5. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the two bolts.
(b) Connect the two wire clamps to the VSV bracket.
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(c) Connect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) to VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) to VSV
(d) Connect the VSV connector.
6. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose (from ISC valve) to intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air con-
nector
7. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
INSPECTION OF CHECK VALVE
1. REMOVE CHECK VALVE(a) Disconnect the grommet on the check valve from thebracket.
(b) Remove the check valve from the hose end on the charcoal canister.
(c) Remove the grommet from the check valve.
2. INSPECT CHECK VALVE (a) Check that air flows from the yellow port to the blackport.
(b) Check that air does not flow from the black port to the yellow port.
If operation is not as specified, replace the check valve.
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INSPECTION OF VSV (Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from EGR valve) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) from VSV
(c) Remove the bolt and VSV.
3. INSPECT VSV
A. Inspect VSV for open circuit Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between
the terminals.
Resistance (Cold): 33±39

If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
B. Inspect VSV for ground Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
C. Inspect VSV operation (a) Check that the air flows from ports E to G.
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(b) Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows from port E to the filter.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
4. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the bolt.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Vacuum hose (from EGR valve) to VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) to VSV
(c) Connect the VSV connector.
5. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
INSPECTION OF EGR VACUUM
MODULATOR (Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSES FROM EGR VACUUMMODULATOR
Disconnect the three vacuum hoses from ports P, Q and R of
the EGR vacuum modulator.
2. INSPECT EGR VACUUM MODULATOR OPERATION (a) Block ports P and R with your finger.
(b) Blow air into port Q, and check that the air passesthrough to the air filter side freely.
(c) Start the engine, and maintain speed at 2,500 rpm.
(d) Repeat the above test. Check that there is a strong resistance to air flow.
3. RECONNECT VACUUM HOSES TO EGR VACUUM MODULATOR
Connect the three vacuum hoses to the proper locations.
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(b) Install the EGR valve with the two nuts.
Torque: 18 NVm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(c) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) to the EGR valve
(2) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) to the EGR valve
8. RECONNECT EGR VALVE CONNECTOR
9. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
10. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
INSPECTION OF EGR VALVE
(Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
2. REMOVE EGR VALVE (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) from EGR valve
(2) Vacuum hose (from VSV) from EGR vacuum
modulator
(3) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) f rom EGR valve
(4) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) from the
EGR valve
(5) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) from the EGR valve
(b) Disconnect the vacuum modulator bracket from the
EGR valve.
(c) Remove the two nuts, EGR valve and gasket.
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3. INSPECT EGR VALVECheck for sticking and heavy carbon deposits.
If a problem is found, replace the EGR valve assembly.
4. REINSTALL EGR VALVE (a) Place a new gasket on the EGR valve adaptor.
NOTICE:
w Do not touch the adaptor and EGR valve surfaces of the
gasket with your hand.
w Align the port holes of the gasket and adaptor.
Be careful of the installation direction.
(b) Install the EGR valve with the two nuts.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(c) Install the vacuum modulator bracket to the EGR valve.
(d) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) to EGR valve
(2) Vacuum hose (from VSV) to EGR vacuum modula- tor
(3) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) to EGR valve
(4) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) to the EGR
valve
(5) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) to the EGR valve
5. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
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