Emission control system
Charcoal canister
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repair procedures
expansion
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the fuel tank.
(Refer to Engine Controls/Fuel System — Fuel Tank)
Disconnect the quick-release connector (A) of the vapor hose from the ventilation hose (B).

Loosen the mounting screw (A), then remove the canister.

TEST
Visually inspect the following items.
Crack or leak in the charcoal canister
Poor connection, deformation, or damage of the vapor hose/tube.

A: Charcoal canister ↔ fuel tank
B: Activated charcoal filter ↔ intake manifold
C: Charcoal canister ↔ atmosphere
Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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