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Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure


1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .

2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

5. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust System Replacement (LLU/A16LET) Exhaust System Replacement (LHU/A20NFT) Exhaust System Replacement (LHU/A20NFT - AWD, LAU/A28NER - AWD) .

6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the chassis fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .


7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe retainer (3) from the chassis fuel pipe (4).

8. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .


9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

10. Have assistants support either side of the fuel tank.


11. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

12. Remove fuel tank strap fastener (1) and straps (2).

13. Have the assistants rest the fuel tank on the adjustable jack.

14. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the fuel tank fuel pump module.


15. Once the tank is clear of the frame, lower the fuel tank down and remove forward toward the right side of the vehicle.

16. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (1) from the evaporative emission canister.


17. Remove the evaporative emission canister (2).

18.
Note

Insert and gently push a small flat-bladed tool between the EVAP canister vent solenoid and the retaining bracket.


Remove the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (3).


Installation Procedure


1. Install the evaporative emission canister (2).


2. Connect the fuel tank vent pipe (1) at the evaporative emission canister.

3. connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (3) at the evaporative emission canister.

4. Have assistants support either side of the fuel tank.

5. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

6. Have the assistants rest the fuel tank on the adjustable jack.

7. Once the tank is clear of the frame, upper the fuel tank high.

8. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the fuel tank fuel pump module.


9. Install the fuel tank straps fastener (2) and fastener (1).


10. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .


11. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2).

12. Connect the fuel tank feed pipe (2) and lock quick connect fitting (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .


13. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Connect the fuel tank filler pipe (4) from the filler pipe retainer (3) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in) .

14. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust System Replacement (LLU/A16LET) Exhaust System Replacement (LHU/A20NFT) Exhaust System Replacement (LHU/A20NFT - AWD, LAU/A28NER - AWD) .

15. Lower the vehicle by half high.

16. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

17. Refill the fuel tank.