How to remove charcoal canister?

Tiny
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  • 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 249,000 MILES
Need to know how to remove charcoal canister.
Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
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Hello, the canister is mounted on the back side of the fuel tank. Is there a reason why you need to remove it? The Evap canister close valve or vent valve is mounted on the Canister just so you know.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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Charcoal canister plugged. Need to know how to remove it. Already replaced purge valve, didn't help.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 11:30 AM
Tiny
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Are you having trouble filling your gas tank?
The Charcoal Canister is very difficult to remove on these vehicles. Part of the back inner frame is in the way. The vehicle needs to be on a lift and the back inner part of the frame needs to be lowered while the car is still on the lift. If you're getting a specific code for the Evap system, it will be much easier to diagnose the system properly instead of just trying to change parts. Especially of this model vehicle.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 1:46 PM
Tiny
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Already checked and fixed everything else I just need to know how to remove the canister.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 3:32 PM
Tiny
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Just to jump in, unfortunately the manual does not provide a lot of detail on how to remove this canister.

However, here is a video from 1A Auto that does a good job on showing how to remove it. They are just replacing the vent valve but basically remove the entire canister to get to it.

https://youtu.be/9-_cLW9jKC0

Clearly this is a different vehicle, but your canister should be in the same spot.

I attached the info from the manual that will show the routing of the lines.

Please let us know how you make out. Thanks
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the video but it's the wrong location for the canister. Mine is on top of the gas tank.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Then I attached the process to remove the fuel tank. If you cannot access it without removing the tank, then that will have to come out or at least drop it down to access it.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 6:01 PM

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