Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
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: Disconnecting Canister Close Valve Connector
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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: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Disconnect the CCV Connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting CCV Connector
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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 below.

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Tank Air Filter & Canister Close Valve Assembly (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Removing Fuel Tank Air Filter & Canister Close Valve Assembly (2 Of 2)
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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 below.

Fig 6: Releasing Lever
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Fig 7: Separating Canister Close Valve From Fuel Tank Air Filter
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