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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: The evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
    3. NOTE: The evaporative emission (EVAP) canister assembly is located above the spare tire.
  3. Remove the spare tire.
  4. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  5. Disconnect the fuel vapor hose.
  6. Remove the 2 front EVAP canister assembly bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Front EVAP Canister Assembly Bracket Bolts
    GF0002908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 outer rear EVAP canister assembly bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Outer Rear EVAP Canister Assembly Bracket Bolts
    GF0002909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 inner rear EVAP canister assembly bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Inner Rear EVAP Canister Assembly Bracket Bolts
    GF0002910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the EVAP canister assembly down slightly to disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector and remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid harness pushpin retainer.
    Fig 4: Locating EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0002911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the EVAP canister assembly.
  11. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid fuel vapor tube from the dust separator.
  12. Release the clips and remove the dust separator from the EVAP canister assembly.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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