Removing and installing/replacing carbon canister (US version with Natural Vacuum Leak Detection) (Cooper)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove rear left UNDERBODY PLANKING .

Removal:

Unlock and detach quick-connect couplings (1).

Release plastic nuts (2) and remove carbon canister (3).

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Installation:

Fit carbon canister (3) and position and tighten plastic nuts (2).

Position snap fasteners (1) and lock.

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Required follow-up work:

Fit rear left UNDERBODY PLANKING .