I need to replace my Canister Vent Shut Valve. I bought the part at the Honda dealer already, but when I went to remove the old one I got into trouble.

There's only 2 screws that attach it to the canister. The bottom one is pretty corroded but I think I can get it out.

The top screw is the problem. I can't even see it. How have you guys been able to get this out? Is it easier to drop the whole canister to get access to the top screw?

Any advice is appreciated.

1998 Accord LX
4 door
2.3L

 

I got mine out using an offset screwdriver. (The bent kind that you use like a wrench...)

 

Hey guys I need to do this for my sister's car. Do you guys know where this is located and how much the part costs?


Modified by jmvar at 3:07 AM 4/11/2005

 

On a '98/'99 4-door Accord the canister is roughly underneath the left-rear seat. The vent-shut valve is bolted to the outboard end of the canister.