Fuel Tank Isolation Valve - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. • Remove the fasteners.

     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

   • Remove the fasteners.

     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

   • Remove the pushpins.

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4. Disconnect the electrical connector and retainer.

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5. Disconnect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling

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6. Disconnect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling

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7. Remove the isolation valve.

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