Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER .
Disconnect the EVAP canister vent tube-to-dust separator hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting EVAP Canister Vent Tube-To-Dust Separator Hose
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Push the lock tab retainer to release the dust separator from the EVAP canister assembly bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Tab Retainer
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Remove the dust separator from the EVAP canister assembly bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Dust Separator From EVAP Canister Assembly Bracket
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.