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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMEVAP SYSTEMEVAP CANISTER REPLACEMENTWITH SH-AWD
2012 Acura TL Base

With SH-AWD

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION With SH-AWD
  1. Remove the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the fuel tank (see WITH SH-AWD ).
  3. Remove the EVAP canister filter (see EVAP CANISTER FILTER REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A), the hose (B), the FTP sensor 3P connector (C), and the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (D).
    Fig 1: Fitting, Hose, FTP Sensor 3P Connector And EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector With Torque Specifications
    G08069934Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts (E) and the EVAP canister assembly (F).
  6. Remove the EVAP canister (A) from the bracket (B).
    Fig 2: EVAP Canister And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G08069935Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A) and the FTP sensor (B) from the EVAP canister (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve And FTP Sensor
    G08069936Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Reassemble the EVAP canister with new O-rings (D), a new retainer (E), and a new cap (F), then install the EVAP canister bracket.
    NOTE: Do not coat the O-rings with oil.
  9. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: The new fuel vapor hose has a ring pull (A) at the connector (B). When you connect the connector and confirm that the connection is secure, remove the ring pull by pulling it down.
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