EVAP Canister: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) charcoal canister is located under the vehicle. See Fig 1.

Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect the hoses from the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister.
Remove the attaching bolt from the EVAP canister retainer. See Fig 2.
Remove the EVAP canister and the retainer. See Fig 3.
Remove the EVAP canister retainer from the canister. See Fig 4.

Fig 1: Removing Charcoal Canister

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Fig 2: Removing Canister Attaching Bolt

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Fig 3: Removing EVAP Canister & Retainer

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Fig 4: Removing Retainer From EVAP Canister

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