can i remove this canister? what would be the proper way to remove it? i know its the vent for the gas tank

 

Don't remove - car will smell of gas fumes all the time.

 

And for that matter, dump the mindset that says you can remove things if you don't know what they are. A lot of people get into a lot of trouble with these cars when they randomly start removing or bypassing something (for whatever reason...simplicity, looks, etc.) without knowing what it is or the consequences of their action.

 

I wouldn't waste your time

 

isn't the charcoal canister only for emissions? isn't the tank already vented at the filler neck?

im trying to do a fully wire tucked engine bay including as many things that are "not neccesary for the engine to run well"

the large hose that is supposed to vent into the engine isn't connected right now hasn't been since i bought the car and i can't find the spot where it's supposed to hook up i've checked the online manuals and my car doesn't seem to have the proper spot i'm removing the air pump as well

 

The charcoal canister connects to the check and cut valve, which is part of the evaporative emissions control system. Without the canister, the vent line from the tank needs to be plumbed to the open air which will constantly release fuel stink.

Many things that people remove because they are not necessary are in fact necessary for the engine to run well. For example, remove the canister and the car reeks like fuel. Remove the BAC and it doesn't idle. Remove the PCV and you get oil splatter everywhere and have to deal with a catch can.

 

I believe it has two jobs, storing fuel vapors and relieving crankcase pressure. If you leave the two hoses laying on the chassis you will probably eventually have a mixture of oil and water spew out, especially if you drive the car hard (through turns).

For the fuel vapors you can go behind the gas tank and remove the rubber hose BEFORE the check and cut valve (white solenoid thing) and leave it vented. If you don't the tank could swell up.

For the oil you can either leave the oil filler neck connections vented (no hose, no plug) or run a catch can ($20 from ebay) and run a hose to it.

 

not talking about removing the BAC valve, PCV just the canister

sooo if i remove it'll only smell like gas but run fine kk thxs ill just let it vent at the tank

 

Don't vent it at the tank. That will cause fuel vapours to pool under the car. The stink will be irritating and if you park your car in a garage, there is risk of explosion.

If the canister bothers you so much, then relocate it or paint it.

 

Noobs

 

Can I remove my engine? It gets in the way all the time.