Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

REMOVE LOWER MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

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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.

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*a	Tube Connector	*b	O-ring
*c	Retainer	*d	Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly)
	Push		Pull

Push the retainer and pull off the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube.
HINT:

Do not remove the retainer.

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.

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*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).

REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)

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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.

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.
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).