PROCEDURE
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 5 grommets and remove the 4 clips and No. 1 floor under cover assembly.
REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the wire harness from the 3 clamps.
Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the vent line hose and air line tube from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *1 | Vent Line Hose | *2 | Air Line Tube |
| *3 | Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) | - | - |
| *a | Pinch | *b | Pull |
| *c | Retainer | *d | Tab |
| *e | Tube Connector | *f | O-Ring |
Note
Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose and air line tube.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose and air line tube.
If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
Tech Tips
Do not remove the retainer
Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.
Pull off the vent line hose and air line tube.
Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the purge line pipe.
Remove the 3 nuts.
Disengage the clip from the body to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER BASE BRACKET
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the charcoal canister base bracket.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
Note
Make sure to clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly using air only.
Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
| *a | Protective Tape |
While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver to remove it.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
Hold the charcoal canister sub-assembly upside down to make sure that it is free of foreign matter.
If the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).