OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Vapor Canister

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the Vapor Canister on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Start with removing the tail exhaust pipe assembly ahead of the center exhaust pipe assembly before proceeding to detach the Evaporative Emission Control Canister. The removal of the No. 3 front floor heat insulator requires you to unscrew its 4 bolts. Pull out the quick connector going towards the pipe side by pressing the retainer then disconnecting the charcoal canister fuel hose from the charcoal canister assembly. Finally disconnect the tube and the connector and the hose in that order. Remove all foreign materials from the quick connector before starting the procedure because the fuel hose connector uses an O-ring to create a pipe seal and avoid damaging the parts with scratches or other foreign objects during disconnection. A manual disconnection of the nylon tube should be performed without tools while avoiding any forceful bending or twisting of the tubing. The connected part of the charcoal canister fuel hose needs protection through a vinyl bag following its removal. To loose connection between the quick connector and pipe use gentle pressure and pulling motions. You should remove the 3 nuts to extract the charcoal canister assembly.