Vapor Canister: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Assembly Components

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1 - CONTROL VALVE

2 - FUEL PUMP

3 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE

4 - EVAP CANISTOR

5 - NATURAL VACUUM LEAK DETECTION VALVE

6 - FILTER

Release fuel pressure, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
Remove the negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle and support.
Drain fuel tank, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank & NVLD
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1 - NVLD

2 - FUEL TANK
Remove fuel tank and EVAP system, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK - REMOVAL) .

Fig 3: Identifying EVAP Canister & Push Pin
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1 - PUSH PIN
Remove the push pin.
Remove hoses from EVAP canister.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Clips
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1 - SPRING CLIPS
Spread spring clips on the side of EVAP canister and tip canister out and away from bracket tabs.

Fig 5: Vapor Canister Bracket Tabs

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1 - TABS