16 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing carbon canister (US version with DMTL)

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Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE rear right wheel arch panel

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: The plug connection (1) is not available with vehicles for the national-market version China.

The connection on the diagnostic tank leak module (DMTL) remains open.

Unlock and detach snap fastener (2).

Unclip cable holders (3) from carbon canister.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Snap Fastener And Cable Holder

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Release nuts (1) and remove carbon canister (2) towards bottom.

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 16 13 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Carbon Canister Nut

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The following components must be modified when the carbon canister is replaced:

DUST FILTER (1)
Tank leakage DIAGNOSIS MODULE (2)
Hose (3) between carbon canister and tank leakage diagnosis module

Fig 3: Identifying Dust Filter Hose
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