2004 Dodge Stratus evap charcoal canister replacement

2004 DODGE STRATUS
183,000 MILES
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BODADDY
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how do you replace the canister? I can not see if there is a bolt holding the bracket or if the \re is some other thing holding it on there are two bolts on the canister its self but the nuts are so rusted that they just spin and don't loosen up. what do I do?
Oct 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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JDL
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Are the nuts, hex nuts? Can you tighten the nut or bolt. If the bolt isn't too thick and rusted, sometimes you can twist it/tighten it till it breaks. Then you just go to the hardware store for another nut and bolt.

You might be able to use a hacksaw or sharp chisel on the nut or bolt? A lot of possibilities. I can't see much from here.
Oct 19, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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JDL
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I just looked at database info for removing evap canister. No bolts mentioned, there appears to be release tabs for the canister.
Oct 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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