Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Charcoal canister ASSY (2AZ-FE)

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 compression springs.

(b) Remove the exhaust pipe center from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

(c) Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust pipe front and exhaust pipe center.

2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.

3. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY

(a) Disconnect the pump module connector.

(b) Disconnect the fuel emission hose.

(c) Disconnect the air inlet line hose.

(d) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.

1.  Push the connector deeply into the charcoal canister to release the locking tab.
2.  Pinch portion A.
3.  Pull out the connector.

(e) Remove the 3 nuts and charcoal canister.

4. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY

(a) Install the charcoal canister with the 3 nuts.

Torque: 5.5 NVm (56 kgfVcm, 49 in.Vlbf)

5. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3

(a) Install the heat insulator with the 4 nuts.

Torque: 4.9 NVm (50 kgfVcm, 43 in.Vlbf)

6. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER

(a) Install the exhaust pipe center to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

(b) Install a new gasket and the pipe center to the pipe front with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 56 NVm (571 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)

(c) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

Minimum length: 40.5 mm (1.594 in.) for center to tail

If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.

(d) Install a new gasket and the pipe center to the pipe tail with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Torque: 48 NVm (489 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)

7. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS

If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak.

If damaged, replace it.

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