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 Ventilation Tube Quick-Connector From Fuel Tank Air Filter And Canister Close Valve
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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: Locate Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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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: Remove Fuel Tank Air Filter And Canister Close Valve Assembly
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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: Locate Canister Close Valve
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Fig 7: Separate Canister Close Valve From Fuel Tank Air Filter
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