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)
Disengage the 4 wire harness clamps from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the vent line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *1 | Vent Line Hose | *2 | 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 (canister (charcoal canister assembly)).
Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose.
If the tube connector and pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)) 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 the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
Pull off the vent line hose.
Slide the 2 clips and remove the purge line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
Disconnect the air line tube from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *1 | Air Line Hose | *2 | Pipe (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 (charcoal canister assembly).
Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose.
If the tube connector and pipe (charcoal canister assembly) 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 the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
Pull off the air line tube.
Remove the 3 nuts.
Disengage the clip from the vehicle body to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
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.
Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
| *1 | Charcoal Canister Outlet Tube Sub-assembly | *2 | Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-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 (leak detection pump sub-assembly).
Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
If the tube connector and pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly) 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 the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
Pull off the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
| *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).