Drivers side front wheel arch?

[Jim NM]

Just a quick question who can tell me what the black cylindrical canister for behind the inner driver's side wheel arch. Is it to do with brakes or air con, or is it for something else?

 

[edde]

Its the carbon canister for venting the fumes form the fuel tank.

 

[Jim NM]

Thanks, Eddie. pity there was no Haynes Manual for the 172

 

[edde]

Thanks, Eddie. pity there was no Haynes Manual for the 172

No need the stock manaul covers most of the stuff like this anyway.