Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
| (a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the vehicle body. |
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2. REMOVE CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)
(a) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
| *1 | Fuel Tank Vent Hose Sub-assembly |
| *2 | Pipe (Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly) |
| *a | Tube Connector |
| *b | O-ring |
.png) | Pinch |
.png) | Pull off |
NOTICE:
- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- If the tube connector and pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
(1) Push the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly firmly toward the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
(2) Pinch the tube connector as shown in the illustration.
(3) Pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the pipe (leak detection pump sub-assembly).
| (b) Disconnect the leak detection pump sub-assembly connector. |
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(c) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| *a | Retainer | *b | Tab |
| *c | Tube Connector | *d | O-ring |
| *e | Pipe (Canister (Charcoal Canister Assembly)) | - | - |
| | Pinch | | Pull |
NOTICE:
- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)).
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
- If the tube connector and pipe (canister (charcoal canister assembly)) are stuck, push and pull to release them.
HINT:
Do not remove the retainer.
(1) Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down.
(2) Pull off the fuel tank vent hose.
| (d) Slide the clip and disconnect the purge line hose from the canister (charcoal canister assembly). |
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(e) Remove the 2 bolts.
| | Bolt |
| | Clip |
(f) Disengage the clip and disconnect the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
| (g) Disengage the claw and remove the canister (charcoal canister assembly) from vehicle body as shown in the illustration. |
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| (h) Remove the clip from the vehicle body. |
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3. REMOVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the leak detection pump sub-assembly is necessary.
(a) Before removing the leak detection pump sub-assembly, clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly by blowing air into it to ensure that the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter.
NOTICE:
- Make sure to clean the charcoal canister sub-assembly using air only.
- Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
| (b) While disengaging the 2 claws as shown in the illustration, push the leak detection pump sub-assembly upwards using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape to remove it. |
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(c) Check if the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter such as mud or water.
| (1) Visually check that the inside of the charcoal canister sub-assembly is free of foreign matter. |
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(2) Hold the charcoal canister sub-assembly upside down to make sure that it is free of foreign matter.
If the charcoal canister sub-assembly contains foreign matter, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
