Charcoal Canister ASSY (2AZ-FE): Replacement

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REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 compression springs.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe center from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust pipe front and exhaust pipe center.
Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Assy Center
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REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO. 3
1. Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
Fig 2: Removing Heat Insulator
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REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY
1. Disconnect the pump module connector.
2. Disconnect the fuel emission hose.
3. Disconnect the air inlet line hose.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Pump Module Connector, Fuel Emission Hose & Air Inlet Line Hose
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4. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
  1. Push the connector deeply into the charcoal canister to release the locking tab.
  2. Pinch portion A.
  3. Pull out the connector.
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
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5. Remove the 3 nuts and charcoal canister.
INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY
1. Install the charcoal canister with the 3 nuts.
  - Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in..lbf)
Fig 5: Installing Charcoal Canister With Nuts
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INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3
1. Install the heat insulator with the 4 nuts.
  - Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in..lbf)
Fig 6: Installing Heat Insulator With Nuts
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INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER
1. Install the exhaust pipe center to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
2. Install a new gasket and the pipe center to the pipe front with the 2 bolts.
  - Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
3. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
  
  Fig 7: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring Using Vernier Caliper
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  - Minimum length:40.5 mm (1.594 in.) for center to tail
  If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
4. Install a new gasket and the pipe center to the pipe tail with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  - Torque: 48 N.m (489 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. If damaged, replace it.