Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair

FUEL VAPOR TUBE ASSEMBLY







WARNING:
- The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, which can cause a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquefied fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.







2. Remove the 3 bolts, pushpin retainer and the evaporative emission (EVAP) shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







3. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling.







4. Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly from the 2 front retainer clips.







5. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure transducer (FTPT) electrical connector.







6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling from the fuel tank.
7. Position a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.







8. Remove the 2 fuel tank bracket bolts and the 4 fuel tank mounting bolts. Partially lower the fuel tank enough to access the 2 rear fuel vapor tube assembly retainer clips.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).







9. Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly from the 2 rear retainer clips.
10. Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out a leak test. Testing and Inspection
- Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle.