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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 2028238  Size: SH

    Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.

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

  3. Remove the clamp (2).
  4. If the fuel level is over half filled, refer to Fuel Tank Draining.

  5. Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe (1)
  6. Warning: To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

    Caution: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.

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

  8. Object Number: 2028244  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2).
  10. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
  11. Note: Attention to other parts like pipes or hoses that are installed at the fuel tank. 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.

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

  13. Object Number: 2028245  Size: SH

    Warning: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.

  14. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).
  15. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug.
  16. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (4).
  17. Remove the evaporative emission canister (1) from the evaporative emission canister bracket (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2028245  Size: SH
  1. Install the evaporative emission canister (1) to the evaporative emission canister bracket (3).
  2. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (4).
  3. Connect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug.
  4. Connect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).
  5. Raise the fuel tank to its original position.

  6. Object Number: 2028244  Size: SH
  7. Install the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2) and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  10. Remove the suitable adjustable jack.

  11. Object Number: 2028238  Size: SH
  12. Install the fuel tank filler hose (3) to the fuel tank filler pipe (1).
  13. Install the clamp (2) and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
  14. Lower the vehicle by its full height.