Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Refer to Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- If the fuel level is over half filled, refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the clamp (2).
- Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe (1).
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler vent pipe (4).
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe and the fuel vent pipe from the rear bracket clip at the underbody.
- Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (3) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (2).
- Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (5) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (6).
- Demount the 2 fuel tank straps (4).
- Lower the fuel tank only a little bit, when its not able to remove the evaporative emission canister easily. Remove the fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Lower the fuel tank to a height where its able to remove the evaporative emission canister easily.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).
- Close the fuel tank vent pipe with the CH-807 plug.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (4).
- Close the evaporative emission canister purge pipe with the CH-807 plug.
- Remove the evaporative emission canister (1) from the evaporative emission canister bracket (3).
NOTE:
Do not remove the fuel tank filler hose when the fuel contents in the fuel tank is over the half filled with fuel.
NOTE:
Attention to other parts like pipes or hoses that are installed at the fuel tank.
NOTE:
A second technician is required.