CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury. To prevent this, always keep all flames away when handling fuel system components.

•  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, causing possible personal injury. To prevent this, disconnect the negative battery cable before performing work.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Lift up the vehicle.

3.  Disconnect the quick release connectors. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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4.  Remove the nuts and the bolts, and remove the charcoal canister and the bracket as a single unit.

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5.  Remove the charcoal canister bracket from the charcoal canister.

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Note

•  Lubricate all O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.