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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    . PROCEDURE - Step 4

  2. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR 
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    Bolt
    Nut
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 3 nuts and charcoal canister protector.
  3. REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the vent line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
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      *1 Vent Line Hose *2 Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly))
      *a Retainer *b Tab
      *c Tube Connector *d O-Ring
      Pinch Pull off
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the vent line hose.
      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the vent line hose.
      • If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the retainer.

      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
      2. Pull off the vent line hose.
    2. Disconnect the air line tube from the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the air line tube.
      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the air line tube.
      • If the tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
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      *1 Air Line Tube
      *2 Pipe (Charcoal Canister Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly)
      *a Tube Connector
      *b O-Ring
      Pinch
      Pull off
      1. Push the air line tube firmly toward the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly.
      2. Pinch the tube connector as shown in the illustration.
      3. Pull the air line tube off the pipe (charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly).
    3. Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the fuel tube.
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    4. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
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    5. Remove the 3 nuts and disengage the clip to remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly) from the vehicle body and guide.
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      *a Clip
      *b Guide
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 CHARCOAL CANISTER FILTER 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
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      *1 Fuel Tank Vent Hose Sub-assembly
      *a Retainer
      Push in
      Pull off
      1. Push in the retainer and pull the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly off the pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)).
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 charcoal canister filter.
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  5. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Only perform this procedure when replacement of the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.

    1. Before removing the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the No. 1 charcoal canister filter by blowing air into it to ensure that the No. 1 charcoal canister filter is free of foreign matter.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to clean the No. 1 charcoal canister filter using air only.
      • Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
    2. While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the charcoal canister leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape to remove it.
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      *a Protective Tape
    3. Check if the No. 1 charcoal canister filter contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
      1. Visually check that the inside of the No. 1 charcoal canister filter is free of foreign matter.
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      2. Hold the No. 1 charcoal canister filter upside down to make sure that it is free of foreign matter.

        If the No. 1 charcoal canister filter contains foreign matter, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).