Emission Control Systems (Auxiliary Emission Control Devices) (H4SO - 2.5L SOHC): Canister: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable

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2. Open the rear gate, and remove the luggage floor mat.
3. Remove the center sub trunk (A) (model with center sub trunk), and remove the sub trunk RH (B) and sub trunk LH (C) fixed by clips.
   Fig 2: Locating Sub Trunk Clips

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4. Tilt the rear seat backrest forward.
5. Remove the clips that is holding the rear seat backrest cover on the canister cover, and turn over the rear seat backrest cover toward the front side of the vehicle.
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Seat Backrest Cover Clips

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6. Remove the center canister cover.
   Fig 4: Locating Center Canister Cover Nuts

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7. Remove the canister cover RH.
   Fig 5: Locating Canister Cover RH Nuts

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8. Disconnect the purge tube (A), vent tube (B), drain tube A (C) and PCV drain tube (D).
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connector Retainer

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   Fig 7: Locating Connector

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9. Remove the canister.
   Fig 8: Locating Canister Nuts

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10. Remove the canister cover LH.
    Fig 9: Locating Canister Cover LH Nuts

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11. Disconnect drain tube A (A) and drain tube B (B).
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Quick Connector Retainer

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    Fig 11: Locating Connectors

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12. Disconnect connector (C) from the drain valve, and remove the drain valve.
    Fig 12: Locating Drain Valve Bolt

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13. Disconnect purge tube (A) and vent tube (B).
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Quick Connector Retainer

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    Fig 14: Locating Connectors

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14. Remove purge tube (A), vent tube (B), and drain tube A (C).

Fig 15: Locating Purge Tube, Vent Tube, And Drain Tube

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