Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
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- DISCONNECT NO. 7 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE
*1 No. 7 Fuel Tank Breather Tube *2 Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly) *a Retainer *b Tab *c O-ring - - Pull Pull off Pinch - - - Disengage the clamp.
- Lower the retainer to disengage it.NOTE:
Do not remove the retainer.
- Disconnect the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).NOTE:
- Before disconnecting the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube, check that the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube and canister (charcoal canister assembly) are not dirty. If they are dirty, clean them.
- The No. 7 fuel tank breather tube seals the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube and canister (charcoal canister assembly) through the O-ring. Therefore, be careful not to damage the connecting part or allow foreign matter to adhere.
- Perform removal and installation work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- If the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube and canister (charcoal canister assembly) are stuck, pinch the canister (charcoal canister assembly) and push and pull the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube to free them apart, and then disconnect the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube.
- Do not damage the No. 7 fuel tank breather tube and canister (charcoal canister assembly), or allow foreign matter to enter inside the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Protect the disconnected No. 7 fuel tank breather tube and canister (charcoal canister assembly) with a plastic bag.
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
*1 No. 2 Fuel Tank Vent Hose Sub-assembly *2 Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly) *a Retainer *b Tab *c O-ring - - Pull Pull off Pinch - - - Lower the retainer to disengage it.NOTE:
Do not remove the retainer.
- Disconnect the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).NOTE:
- Before disconnecting the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly, check that the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly and canister (charcoal canister assembly) are not dirty. If they are dirty, clean them.
- The No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly seals the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly and canister (charcoal canister assembly) through the O-ring. Therefore, be careful not to damage the connecting part or allow foreign matter to adhere.
- Perform removal and installation work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- If the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly and canister (charcoal canister assembly) are stuck, pinch the canister (charcoal canister assembly) and push and pull the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly to free them apart, and then disconnect the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Do not damage the No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly and canister (charcoal canister assembly), or allow foreign matter to enter inside the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Protect the disconnected No. 2 fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly and canister (charcoal canister assembly) with a plastic bag.
- Lower the retainer to disengage it.
- DISCONNECT FUEL EMISSION HOSE
- REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
- REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET GUIDE
- REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, blow air inside the canister (charcoal canister assembly) to clean it and ensure that all foreign matter has been removed.NOTE:
- When removing foreign matter from the canister (charcoal canister assembly), use air only.
- Do not use gasoline, thinner or other solvents.
- As shown in the illustration, disengage the 2 claws. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, press the leak detection pump sub-assembly upward to remove it.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, blow air inside the canister (charcoal canister assembly) to clean it and ensure that all foreign matter has been removed.
- Check that there is no dirt, water or other foreign matter on the charcoal canister sub-assembly.
- Visually check that there is no foreign matter inside the charcoal canister sub-assembly.
- Hold the charcoal canister sub-assembly upside down and check that there is no foreign matter inside it.
- If there is any foreign matter in the charcoal canister sub-assembly, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Check that there is no dirt, water or other foreign matter on the charcoal canister sub-assembly.