51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover for carbon canister

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Version, carbon canister, side:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Press thermal insulation (3) to one side slightly and feed out cover (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermal Insulation, Cover And Screws

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Version, carbon canister, middle:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Release screws (4) and remove cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Covers And Screws

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