Refueling Control Valve: Service and Repair

Refuel Vapor Control Valve




Removal
1. Remove fuel tank from vehicle body referring to "Fuel Tank Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect hoses from vapor control valve. For quick joint, disconnect it as follows:
a. Remove mud or dust around joint by blowing compressed air, and push joint fully in arrow direction.
b. Disconnect hose joint while joint lock is unlocked by pushing both sides of joint.
3. Remove vapor control valve (1) from fuel tank.




Installation
1. Clean mating surfaces of refuel vapor control valve and fuel tank.
2. Install new gasket (2), refuel vapor control valve and plate (1) to fuel tank.

CAUTION: At this time, align screw holes in fuel tank gasket and plate accurately, or vapor may leak.

Tightening Torque
Refuel vapor control valve screw (a): 1.6 N.m (0.16 kg-m, 1.0 lb-ft)

3. Connect hoses to vapor control valve and clamp them securely.
4. Install fuel tank to vehicle body referring to "Fuel Tank Removal and Installation".