EVAP Canister Replacement

2009 Honda Accord EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, StandardSECTION EVAP Canister Replacement
  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the wheel sensor harness clamps (A)
    Fig 1: Wheel Sensor Harness Clamps And Rear Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G07341843Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Support the rear subframe with a transmission jack and a wooden block as shown.
  4. Remove the rear subframe mounting bolts (B) and (C).
  5. Lower the transmission jack and rear subframe about 50 mm.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the connecting parts.
  6. Remove the bolt (A), and disconnect the hoses (B), the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (C), and the FTP sensor 3P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Bolt, Hoses, EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve Connector And FTP Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications
    G07341844Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the bolts (E), then remove the EVAP canister assembly (F).
  8. Remove the EVAP canister (A) from the EVAP canister bracket (B).
    Fig 3: EVAP Canister And EVAP Canister Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G07341845Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A) and FTP sensor (B) from the canister (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve, FTP Sensor And Canister
    G07341846Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Reassemble the EVAP canister with new O-rings (D), a new retainer (E), and a new cap (F), then install the EVAP canister bracket.
    NOTE: Do not coat the O-rings with oil.
  11. Install the EVAP canister assembly to the body.
    NOTE: Attach the bracket arm (A) to the body as shown.
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