Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Special Tools

CH-807 - Closure Plugs

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning.


Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning Service Precautions.


Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





Note: Do not remove the fuel tank filler hose when the fuel contents in the fuel tank is over the half filled with fuel.

2. If the fuel level is over half filled, refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures.

3. Remove the clamp (2).

4. Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe (1).

5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler vent pipe (4).

6. Unclip the fuel feed pipe and the fuel vent pipe from the rear bracket clip at the underbody.

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




8. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (3) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (2).

9. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (5) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (6).

10. Demount the 2 fuel tank straps (4).

Note: Attention to other parts like pipes or hoses that are installed at the fuel tank.

11. Lower the fuel tank only a little bit, when its not able to remove the evaporative emission canister easily. Remove the fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement Fuel Tank Replacement.

Note: A second technician is required.

12. Lower the fuel tank to a height where its able to remove the evaporative emission canister easily.




13. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).

14. Close the fuel tank vent pipe with the CH-807 - plug.

15. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (4).

16. Close the evaporative emission canister purge pipe with the CH-807 - plug.

17. Remove the evaporative emission canister (1) from the evaporative emission canister bracket (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the evaporative emission canister (1) to the evaporative emission canister bracket (3).

2. Remove the CH-807 - plug from the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (4).

3. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe.

4. Remove the CH-807 - plug from the fuel tank vent pipe (2).

5. Connect the fuel tank vent pipe.

Note: A second technician is required.

6. Raise the fuel tank to its original position.




7. Pre-install the 4 fuel tank strap bolts (3, 5) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (2, 6) at the fuel tank straps (4).

8. Mount the 2 fuel tank straps (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

9. Install the 4 fuel tank strap bolts (3, 5) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

10. Remove the adjustable jack from the fuel tank.

11. Clip the fuel feed pipe and the fuel vent pipe into the rear bracket clip at the underbody.




12. Connect the fuel tank filler vent pipe (4).

13. Install the fuel tank filler hose (3) to the fuel tank filler pipe (1).

14. Install the clamp (2).

15. Lower the vehicle.