Refuel Vapor Control Valve: Installation

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Clean mating surfaces of refuel vapor control valve and fuel tank.
Install new gasket, refuel vapor control valve, and plate (1) to fuel tank. See Fig 2 .
CAUTION: At this time, align screw holes in fuel tank gasket and plate accurately, or vapor may leak. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect hoses to vapor control valve and clamp them securely.
Install fuel tank to vehicle body referring to FUEL TANK .

Fig 1: Removing Refuel Vapor Control Valve (Aerio)

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Fig 2: Installing Refuel Vapor Control Valve (Aerio)

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Clean mating surface of refuel vapor control valve (1) and fuel tank. See Fig 1 .

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

Install new gasket (2) to vapor control valve (1) and then vapor control valve (1) to fuel tank. See Fig 1 & TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect hoses to vapor control valve (1) and clamp them securely. See Fig 1 .
Install fuel tank to vehicle body, referring to FUEL TANK .

Fig 1: Identifying Vapor Control Valve (Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7)

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