Vitara 4WD L4-2.0L (2003)
Refueling Control Valve: Service and Repair
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 (1).
3. Remove vapor control valve (1) from fuel tank.
Installation
1. Clean mating surface of refuel vapor control valve (1) and fuel tank.
2. Install new gasket (2) to vapor control valve (1) and then vapor control valve (1) to fuel tank.
CAUTION: At this time, align screw holes in fuel tank gasket and plate accurately, or vapor may leak.
Tightening torque
Vapor control valve screw (a): 1.6 N.m (0.16 kg-m, 1.0 lb-ft)
3. Connect hoses to vapor control valve (1) and clamp them securely.
4. Install fuel tank to vehicle body, referring to "Fuel Tank Removal and Installation".