EVAP Canister, Removing And Installing, Vehicles Without Tank Leak Diagnosis: Removing

-- Observe the safety instructions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles through MY 2018: 

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-- Disconnect the bleeder line -1 and 2- on the EVAP canister. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Unclip the breather line from bracket -arrows-.

-- Remove the screw -1-.

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-- Push the tabs -3- with a screwdriver and remove the EVAP canister -2- downward out of the retainers -arrow-.

Vehicles from MY 2019: 

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-- Disconnect the breather lines -3 and 4- on the EVAP canister. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- If necessary, unclip the breather line on the EVAP canister.

-- Remove the screw -1-.

-- Pull the EVAP canister -2- downward from the hook -arrow- and remove it.