CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and 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
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the vehicle body.
REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
| *1 | Fuel Tank Vent Hose Sub-assembly |
| *2 | Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly) |
| *a | Tube Connector |
| *b | O-ring |
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Pinch |
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Pull off |
Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
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 air line tube.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the air line tube.
If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
Push the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly firmly toward the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
Pinch the tube connector as shown in the illustration.
Pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly).
Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *1 | Fuel Tank Vent Hose | *2 | Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) |
| *a | Retainer | *b | Tab |
| *c | Tube Connector | *d | O-ring |
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Pinch | |
Pull |
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 fuel tank vent hose.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
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.
Pull off the fuel tank vent hose.
Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
Remove the bolt.
Remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly) from vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.
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 with its tip wrapped with protective tape to remove it.
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).