Repair Procedure: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Lift the vehicle.
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (B) from the fuel tank air filter and canister close valve.

Fig 1: Disconnect Canister Close Valve Connector
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
Remove the canister assembly bracket (D) after removing the mounting bolts (B) and nut (C).

Fig 2: Remove Canister Assembly Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nut
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Disconnect the CCV Connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnect CCV Connector
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Remove the fuel tank air filter & canister close valve assembly (A) after rotating it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Fig 4: Locate Fuel Tank Air Filter
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Fig 5: Locate Canister Close Valve Assembly
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Release the lever (A), and then separate the canister close valve (B) from the fuel tank air filter (C) after rotating it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Fig 6: Separate Canister Close Valve

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Fig 7: Remove Fuel Tank Air Filter

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