Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the fuel tank.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL TANK ")
Remove the heat protector (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb.in)

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Disconnect the connector (A, B).
1. Vapor hose connector
2. Evaporative Leak Check Module (ELCM) connector
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Remove the ELCM cover (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb.in)

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Remove the ELCM (A) by pulling it in the arrow of direction.

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Disconnect the vapor hose connector (A, B)

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Remove the canister (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb.in)

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