Section 1 (Emission Control Systems (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (H6DO)): Canister: Removal

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Remove the rear wheel LH. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Tire and Wheel.>
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard LH. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard.>
Disconnect the quick connectors of the vent tube (A), canister drain tube (B) and purge tube (C), and remove the tubes from tube clamp (D).
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
- Vent tube (A) and canister drain tube (B) (Slider color is red or green.)
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Quick Connector (Slider Color Red Or Green)
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- Vent tube (A) and canister drain tube (B) (Slider color is white.)
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Connector (Slider Color Red White)
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- Purge tube (C)
Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 4: Vent Tube, Canister Drain Tube And Purge Tube
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the canister and remove the harness clip (B).
Remove the canister.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Canister
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Remove the canister protector.

Fig 6: Locating Canister Protector Bolts
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Disconnect the vent tube (A), canister drain tube (B) and purge tube (C).
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
- Vent tube (A) and canister drain tube (B) (Slider color is red or green.)
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Quick Connector (Slider Color Red Or Green)
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- Vent tube (A) and canister drain tube (B) (Slider color is white.)
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick Connector (Slider Color White)
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- Purge tine (C)
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Remove the hose clamp (D)

Fig 10: Hose Clamp
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Disconnect the drain tube (A).
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Remove the leak check valve assembly from the canister.

Fig 12: Removing Leak Check Valve Assembly From Canister
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