Repair Procedures: Removal

Open the fuel filler door.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Separate the filler-neck assembly (A) after loosening mounting bolts (B).

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Remove the rear wheel and tire after loosening the nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the rear wheel guard (A). [LH]

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Separate the filler-neck (A) by loosening the mounting bolt (B).

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Remove the fuel tank air filter mounting bolts (A) and fastener (B).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.4 - 0.8 kgf.m, 2.8 - 5.7 lb.ft, 34.7 - 69.4 lb.in)

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Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).

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Separate the ventilation hoses (A, B).

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Remove the CCV (B) from the fuel tank air filter (C) by rotating it in the direction of the arrow after releasing the lever (A).

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