Sportage 2WD 4Dr L4-2.0L (2000)
Liquid Vapor Separator: Service and Repair
Vapor Separator Assembly
Removal
WARNING: FUEL IS EXPLOSIVE. WHEN WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM PARTS, MAKE SURE TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO THE WORK AREA. DO NOT SMOKE, AND KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES AWAY.
1. Release the fuel inlet filler door catch by actuating the door release handle at the right side of the driver seat on the vehicle floor. This releases the
door to open.
Fuel Door
2. Remove the filler cap from the inlet pipe assembly.
3. Remove three screws from the neck portion of the inlet pipe assembly.
4. Remove the nut from the attaching bracket for the neck portion of the inlet pipe assembly.
5. Remove two bolts from the bracket attaching the inlet pipe assembly to the vehicle frame.
6. Remove the attaching bolt holding the vapor separator assembly to the inlet pipe assembly.
7. Remove the clamps retaining the hoses of the vapor separator assembly to the fuel tank.