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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair



Removing and installing activated charcoal cannister




Left-hand illustration shown on model 124
Right-hand illustration shown on model 202, 208. Located in rear left wheel house liner




Model 129




Model 140 with 100 liter fuel tank




Model 140 with 90 liter fuel tank




Model 208.4




Model 210




Model 210 (USA) up to MY 97




Model 210 (USA) as of MY 98


Warning: Risk of explosion due to ignition, risk of poisoning through inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury due to fuel coming in contact with skin and eyes. Fire, sparks, naked flame and smoking forbidden. Only pour fuel into suitable, appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

1.1 Remove wheel arch inner panel
1.2 Detach cover of fuel pump/activated charcoal cannister
2. Disconnect lines from activated charcoal cannister (77)
3. Remove activated charcoal cannister (77)
4. Install in reverse order