Removal Procedure

Fig 1: View Of EVAP Canister Vent Valve & Vent Hose

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
For vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, remove the right muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side .
Disconnect the vent hose (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent valve (1).
Remove the clamp from the vent hose.

Fig 2: EVAP Canister Access Cover

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Remove the right rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
Remove the EVAP canister access cover.

Fig 3: View Of EVAP Canister Vent Hose

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Disconnect the vent hose from the EVAP canister.
Remove the vent hose.
Cap the EVAP vent valve and the EVAP canister in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.