EVAP Canister Replacement

Raise the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the wheel sensor harness clamps (A)

Fig 1: Wheel Sensor Harness Clamps And Rear Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Support the rear subframe with a transmission jack and a wooden block as shown.
Remove the rear subframe mounting bolts (B and C).
Lower the transmission jack and the rear subframe about 50 mm.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the connecting parts.
Remove the bolt (A), and disconnect the hoses (B), the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (C), and the FTP sensor 3P connector (D).

Fig 2: Hoses, EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector And FTP Sensor 3P Connector With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts (E), then remove the EVAP canister assembly (F).
Remove the EVAP canister (A) from the EVAP canister bracket (B).

Fig 3: EVAP Canister And EVAP Canister Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A) and FTP sensor (B) from the canister (C).

Fig 4: Removing EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve
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Reassemble the EVAP canister with new O-rings (D), a new retainer (E), and a new cap (F) then install the EVAP canister bracket.
NOTE: Do not coat the O-rings with oil.
Install the EVAP canister assembly to the body.
NOTE: Attach the bracket arm (A) to the body as shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Bracket Arm
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Use new bolts when you install the rear subframe.
Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).