Section 12 (Emission Control System): Canister: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE CANISTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector & Detach Clamp
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2. Disconnect the 2 tubes and hose.
  1. Using a screwdriver, pry up the retainer.
    HINT:
    
    Do not remove the retainer.
    
    Fig 2: Prying Up Retainer
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  2. Disconnect the purge line hose.
  3. Disconnect the air inlet line tube from the canister filter.
  4. Disconnect the vent line tube from the canister (leak detection pump).
    
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Inlet Line Tube From Canister Filter
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3. Remove the 3 bolts and canister assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolts & Canister Assembly
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