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Removal [02/2019 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 [10/2019 - 06/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [06/2020 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [10/2023 - ]
- REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
*1 Fuel Tank Vent Hose Sub-assembly *2 Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly) *a Retainer *b Tab *c Tube Connector *d O-ring Pinch Pull 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 (leak detection pump sub-assembly).
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- If the tube connector and pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
HINT:
Do not remove the retainer.
- Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
- Pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
*1 Fuel Tank Vent Hose *2 Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) *a Retainer *b Tab *c Tube Connector *d O-ring Pinch Pull Pull out - - 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 (canister (charcoal canister assembly)).
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
- If the tube connector and pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
HINT:
Do not remove the retainer.
- Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
- Pull off the fuel tank vent hose.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Remove the 2 bolts.
Bolt Clip - Disengage the clip and disconnect the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Detach the claw and remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly) from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the clip from the vehicle body.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
- REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.NOTE:
- Make sure to clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly using air only.
- Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
- While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape to remove it.
*a Protective Tape - Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
- Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
- Hold the charcoal canister sub-assembly upside down to make sure that it is free of foreign matter.
If the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
- Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
- Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
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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.