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Emission Control System (Service Information): Canister: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. REMOVE FLOOR NO. 1 UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
    2. Remove the 5 nuts, 5 clips and under cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Floor No. 1 Under Cover Nuts With Clips
      GTY286017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE CANISTER 
    1. Disconnect the air inlet line tube (leak detection pump) and vent line tube.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Inlet Line Tube
      GTY262691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Pinch the retainer and then raise it.
        NOTE:
        • Do not use any tools in this procedure.
        • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in and around the tube connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the valve and connector.
        • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting the tube.
        • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
        • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the tube.
        • If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
        Fig 3: Identifying Tube Connector And O-Ring With Retainer
        GTY274119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the purge line hose from the canister.
    3. Disconnect the connector (leak detection pump).
      Fig 4: Identifying Leak Detection Pump Connector
      GTY272635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Loosen the 2 plastic nuts, and then remove the 4 bolts and canister.
      Fig 5: Identifying Canister With Bolts And Plastic Nuts
      GTY288133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Detach the 2 clamps.
      Fig 6: Identifying Purge Line Hose Clamps
      GTY288132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disconnect the purge line hose from the canister.