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Removal [10/2015 - 09/2020]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 5 grommets and remove the 4 clips and No. 1 floor under cover assembly.
      GTY518231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disengage the 4 wire harness clamps from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
      GTY500826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
      GTY500827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the vent line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
      GTY495660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Vent Line Hose *2 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 (canister (charcoal canister assembly)).
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose.
      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose.
      • If the tube connector and pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)) are stuck, push and pull to release them.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the retainer.

      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
      2. Pull off the vent line hose.
    4. Slide the 2 clips and remove the purge line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
      GTY518230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the air line tube from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
      GTY502139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Air Line Hose *2 Pipe (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 (charcoal canister assembly).
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose.
      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose.
      • If the tube connector and pipe (charcoal canister assembly) are stuck, push and pull to release them.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the retainer.

      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
      2. Pull off the air line tube.
    6. Remove the 3 nuts.
      GTY500808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disengage the clip from the vehicle body to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
  3. REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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.
    2. Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
      GTY503582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Charcoal Canister Outlet Tube Sub-assembly *2 Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-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 (leak detection pump sub-assembly).
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
      • If the tube connector and pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly) are stuck, push and pull to release them.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the retainer.

      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull the retainer out as shown in the illustration.
      2. Pull off the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly.
    3. While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver to remove it.
      GTY510678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
      1. Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
        GTY500811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. 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).

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