Fuel Tank Isolation Valve - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV): 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Remove the fasteners.
  Torque
  
  : 2.5 Nm
- Remove the fasteners.
  Torque
  
  : 2.5 Nm
- Remove the pushpins.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and retainer.

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Disconnect the quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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Disconnect the quick release couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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Remove the isolation valve.

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