Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the rear-left wheel & tire and house cover.
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
Disconnect the ventilation hose (B).
Remove the fuel tank air filter after removing the mounting bolts (C).

Fig 1: Locating Canister Close Valve Connector
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Release the lever (A), and then rotate 30 degrees to the canister closed valve

Fig 2: Locating Lever
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Fig 3: Rotate Canister Closed Valve
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Remove the canister close valve from the fuel tank air filter.