CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during canister (charcoal canister assembly) removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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PROCEDURE
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and No. 2 tail exhaust pipe assembly.
Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the 2 exhaust pipe gaskets from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR
Remove the 3 bolts and charcoal canister protector.
REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Claw |
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Pull |
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Pull out |
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Pull off |
Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly by hand.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
Close the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly using a hose plug or similar part.
| *a | Charcoal Canister Hose |
| *b | Outlet Charcoal Canister Tube Sub-assembly |
Slide the clip and disconnect the charcoal canister hose from the fuel tube.
Slide the clip and disconnect the outlet charcoal canister tube sub-assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *a | Clip |
| *b | Guide |
Remove the 3 nuts and disengage the clip to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly) from the vehicle body and guide.