OEM 2006 Toyota Highlander Vapor Canister

2006 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Vapor Canister on 2006 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Service operations on the Evaporative Emission Control Canister start with removing 4 bolts and 2 compression springs from the exhaust pipe assembly center before detaching the exhaust pipe center from the 4 exhaust pipe supports and pulling off the 2 gaskets located on the exhaust pipe front and center. You should start by removing the front floor heat insulator No.3 through the disassembly of its 4 screws which allows you to remove it. The installation of the charcoal canister requires disconnecting the pump module connector and the fuel emission hose and the air inlet line hose as well as the fuel tank vent hose while pushing the connector into the canister properly to release locking tabs and pinch portion A before extracting the connector and removing the three nuts along with the canister. The establishment process begins with charcoal canister assembly installation through 3 nuts tightened to 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf). Use a torque tool to tighten the four nuts of front floor heat insulator No.3 to 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf). The exhaust pipe assembly center installation requires securing it to 4 exhaust pipe supports while adding a new gasket before connecting the pipe center to the pipe front with 2 bolts torqued to 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf). A verification of the compression spring free length through a vernier caliper measurement demands a replacement of the spring if it registers shorter than 40.5 mm (1.594 in.). The final installation includes placing a new gasket then connecting the pipe center to the pipe tail through 2 bolts along with 2 compression springs secured at 48 N.m (489 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf). Exhaust gas leakage should be checked after installation while necessary areas must be tightened to prevent leaks by replacing any damaged components.