Section 3 (Aux. Emission Control Devices (H4DOTC)): Canister: Removal

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Remove the rear wheel LH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard LH. Refer to MUD GUARD .
Disconnect the quick connectors of the vent tube (A), canister drain tube (B), charge tube (C) and PCV drain tube (D), and remove the tubes from clips (E).
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Locating Quick Connectors
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Fig 2: Identifying Vent Tube, Canister Drain Tube, Charge Tube And PCV Drain Tube
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Remove the clip holding the rear wiring harness.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Wiring Harness Mounting Clip
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Remove the canister from vehicle.

Fig 4: Locating Canister Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the connector from drain valve.

Fig 5: Locating Drain Valve Connector
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Disconnect the vent tube (A), canister drain tube (B), charge tube (C) and PCV drain tube (D) from canister, and remove the canister drain tube and PCV drain tube (D) from clip (E).
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Locating Quick Connectors
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Fig 7: Identifying Vent Tube, Canister Drain Tube, Charge Tube And PCV Drain Tube
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