Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Service and Repair).
2. Place a jackstand under the muffler assembly.
3. With the aid of an assistant, separate the muffler insulators (1) from the underbody hangers.
4. Slowly lower the muffler assembly allowing it to rest on the jackstand.




5. Disconnect the fuel tank fill evaporative emission pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank fill evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




6. Support the fuel tank with a suitable adjustable jackstand.
7. Loosen, DO NOT REMOVE the left side fuel tank strap (2) bolts.
8. Loosen, DO NOT REMOVE the right side front fuel tank strap (1) bolt.
9. Remove the right side rear fuel tank strap bolt.
10. Using the adjustable jack, lower the right side of the fuel tank enough to access the evaporative canister vent solenoid valve.




11. Disconnect the evaporative canister line quick connect fitting (2) from the evaporative canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




12. Remove the evaporative emission canister bolt and evaporative emission canister.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the evaporative emission canister bolt (1) and evaporative emission canister (2).




2. Connect the evaporative canister line quick connect fitting (2) to the evaporative canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




3. Using the adjustable jack, raise the right side of the fuel tank.
4. Install the right side rear fuel tank strap (1) bolt.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the left side fuel tank strap (2) bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
6. Tighten the right side front fuel tank strap bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
7. Remove the support from the fuel tank.




8. Install the fuel fill pipe hose to the fuel tank.
9. Connect the fuel tank fill evaporative emission pipe quick connect fitting (2) to the fuel tank fill evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
10. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




11. Raise the muffler assembly into position.
12. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler insulators (1) to the underbody hangers.
13. Remove the jackstand from under the muffler assembly.
14. Lower the vehicle.