Removal [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 and 2014 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the wire harness from the 3 clamps.
- Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
- Disconnect the vent line hose and air line tube from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
*1 Vent Line Hose *2 Air Line Tube *3 Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) - - *a Pinch *b Pull *c Retainer *d Tab *e Tube Connector *f O-Ring NOTE:- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose and air line tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose and air line tube.
- If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
HINT:
Do not remove the retainer
- Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.
- Pull off the vent line hose and air line tube.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the purge line pipe.
- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Disengage the clip from the body to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Disconnect the wire harness from the 3 clamps.
- REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER BASE BRACKET
- REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.NOTE:
- Make sure to clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly using air only.
- Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
- While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver to remove it.
*a Protective Tape HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
- Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
- Hold the charcoal canister sub-assembly upside down to make sure that it is free of foreign matter.
If the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.