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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Lift the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
  4. Disconnect the ventilation hose (B).
  5. Remove the fuel tank air filter after removing 2 bolts (C).
    Fig 1: Canister Close Valve Connector, Ventilation Hose & Bolts
    G07379803Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Release the lever (A) and then rotate the canister close valve (B) in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lever
    G07379804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Rotating Canister Close Valve
    G07379805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove CCV from the fuel tank air filter after coinciding installation parts (A, B).
Fig 4: Identifying CCV Installation Parts
G07379806Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.