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 tube quick-connector (B) from the fuel tank air filter and canister close valve.

Fig 1: Ventilation Tube Quick-Connector And Canister Close Valve Connector (VIN 6)
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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: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector (VIN 6)
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Remove the canister bracket (B) installation bolt (A).

Fig 3: Removing Canister Bracket (VIN 6)
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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: Removing Fuel Tank Air Filter And Canister Close Valve Component Location (VIN 6)
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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 5: Lever (VIN 6)
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Fig 6: Separating Canister Close Valve From Fuel Tank Air Filter (VIN 6)
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