Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - DISCONNECT NO. 7 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 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 No. 7 fuel tank breather tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube.
- If the tube connector and pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 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 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- If the tube connector and pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
*a Retainer *b Tab *c Tube Connector *d O-ring *e Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) - - Pinch Pull - Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
HINT:
Do not remove the retainer.
- Pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
- DISCONNECT FUEL EMISSION HOSE
- REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
- REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET GUIDE
- REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the canister (charcoal canister assembly) by blowing air into it to ensure that the canister (charcoal canister assembly) is free of foreign matter.NOTE:
- Make sure to clean the canister (charcoal canister 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 with its tip wrapped with protective tape to remove it.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the canister (charcoal canister assembly) by blowing air into it to ensure that the canister (charcoal canister assembly) is free of foreign matter.
- 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).
- Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.