Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

Canister:

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER

a. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.
b. Remove the exhaust pipe center from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
c. Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust pipe FR No. 3 and the exhaust pipe center.

2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3

a. Remove the 4 bolts, and then remove the front floor heat insulator No. 3.

3. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.

1. Deeply push the connector to release the locking tab.
2. Pinch portion A.
3. Pull out the connector.

b. Disconnect the VSV (for CCV) connector.
c. Disconnect the fuel emission hose.

d. Disconnect the air inlet line hose.
e. Remove the 3 nuts, and then remove the charcoal canister.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

2. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3

Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)

3. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER

a. Compression spring inspection

1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.

Minimum length:
Center x Front No. 3: 41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
Center x Tail: 40.5 mm (1.594 in.)

If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.

b. Install 2 new gaskets to the exhaust pipe front No. 3 and the exhaust pipe center as shown in the illustration.
c. Install the exhaust pipe center to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
d. Tighten the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.

Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)

4. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS