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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SORENTO EX, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 3.3LCANISTER CLOSE VALVE (CCV)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL

2015 Kia Sorento EX, FWD

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Sorento EX, FWDSECTION Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Lift the vehicle.
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (B) from the fuel tank air filter and canister close valve.

Fig 1: Ventilation Tube Quick-Connector And Canister Close Valve Connector
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
Remove the canister assembly bracket (D) after removing the mounting bolts (B) and nut (C).

Fig 2: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector, Canister Assembly Bracket And Mounting Bolts
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Remove the canister braket (B) installation bolt (A).

Fig 3: Removing Canister Bracket
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Remove the fuel tank air filter & canister close valve assembly (A) after rotating it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Tank Air Filter & Canister Close Valve Assembly
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Release the lever (A), and then separate the canister close valve (B) from the fuel tank air filter (C) after rotating it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Fig 5: Canister Close Valve Lever
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.