Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Locating Canister Close Valve Connector And Ventilation Hose
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Remove the fuel tank air filter assembly after removing a bolt (A).

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Tank Air Filter Assembly Bolt
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Remove the bracket (A) after pulling it.

Fig 3: Removing Bracket
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Release the lever (A) by lifting it up.

Fig 4: Locating Lever
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Remove the canister close valve (B) from the fuel tank air filter (C) after rotating it in the direction of the arrow in the image below.

Fig 5: Removing Canister Close Valve From Fuel Tank Air Filter

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