please help me locate charcoal canister

[nateyboy]

Hi,
I have a 1998 4runner with the 3.6 liter. The check engine light is on and I have narrowed it down to be one of the following problems:
1)EVAP canister or hose cracked - not connected
2)Purge or vent solenoid defective
3)Vacuum leak at engine

I tried to check the cannister... but can't locate it for the life of me. Can anyone help me out? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Brian R.]

It is behind the fuse box which is behind the battery. It is a large box with two domes on top and hoses.

[kris]

If you havent already, check to make sure your gas cap is on as well. That will throw the same code.