OEM 2005 Toyota Avalon Vapor Canister

2005 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Vapor Canister on 2005 Toyota Avalon?

  A: Begin Evaporative Emission Control Canister replacement by using a gas spill prevention method and disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal. Start by removing the rear seat cushion assembly and the rear floor service hole cover after which separate the fuel pump tube sub-assembly while draining the fuel. The exhaust pipe assembly center needs removal before disconnecting parking brake cable assemblies No.2 and No.3 and finally extracting the fuel tank assembly before removing the charcoal canister assembly. The process to disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister requires deep insertion of the connector with subsequent pinching of portion A to remove the connector. Use the same method to disconnect the charcoal canister filter sub-assembly from the charcoal canister before releasing the vapor pressure sensor connector and the wire harness clamp as well as the purge line hose and removing the two bolts and clip and charcoal canister. When installing the charcoal canister assembly begin with bolting it into place then secure the clip before torquing to 36 N.m (367 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf). After installing the fuel tank vent hose and charcoal canister filter sub-assembly to the charcoal canister connect the purge line hose and wire harness clamp as well as vapor pressure sensor connector. The replacement process begins with reinstallation of the fuel tank assembly and proceeds to install the parking brake cable assembly in order No.3 and No.2 before assembling the exhaust pipe assembly center. Reconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal afterward you reconnect the fuel pump tube sub-assembly, add fuel, check for any fuel and exhaust gas leaks and perform a check. Finish the installation process by fitting the rear seat cushion assembly after installing the rear floor service hole cover and initialize related systems that need a terminal battery disconnect.