How to Replace EVAP Canister 2002-08 Dodge Ram 1500

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In this video, we're going to show you how to remove your EVAP or evaporative emissions charcoal canister in this 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The only items you'll need a flat blade screwdriver to remove this.

Your charcoal canister is located on the front inboard side of the gas tank, under the driver's side of your truck. It sits just below the rear axle. Push down on this tab in the center of the connector. Work the connector off of the fitting. You may feel a little gust of air when you do this because there is pressure in this canister. Remove this hose on top of the canister. Twist it to free it up. Pull that off as well. Push down on the connector. Remove that. Push down on this tab to release the bottom of the charcoal canister from the holder.

This tab's twin is located on the top so we'll push both of those in. This is where the flat blade may come in handy, as these tabs can be a little sticky sometimes. Release the rear of the canister. Wave the canister out. Remove it from its retainer from the front of the tank.

So here we have the EVAP (evaporative emissions control charcoal canister). What this does, is it takes in and holds the evaporative emissions or the fumes that come off of your exhaust as it gets hot and cold in the tank. This canister is full of charcoal, which holds onto those emissions until it's safe for us to send them back through the engine and burn them efficiently. Often times, you can get a check engine light for EVAP leak. It's not uncommon for these canisters to develop small cracks in them. So while we have ours out of the vehicle, we're going to take a look over it. Just check all the plastic. Make sure that there's no cracking anywhere. We have some little scratches here, but nothing that goes through the case.

Check the back, top, sides, everything looks good with our canister, so we're going to go ahead and reinstall it. Reinstall the front hook of your charcoal canister. Snap the rear into place. Reinstall the electrical connector. Reconnect the rubber hose on the top and the quick disconnect on the bottom until it locks into place.

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