EVAP Canister, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Observe the safety instructions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the vent and bleeder lines -1, 2 and 3-. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

Fig 1: Bleeder Line

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-- Disengage the vent and bleeder lines from the bracket -arrow- and move to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector -4- by unlocking the connector safety catch.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow A- and nuts -arrows B-.

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-- Remove the EVAP canister toward the front.