I have a 2012 jaguar xfr with 84k miles and im getting a fuel smell from the back of the the car at first i thought it

No driveability symptoms. You will not feel any issues with the leak however it is fuel vapors are are seeping out so this could be a safety issue.

Unless we have a problem with the purge valve but normally they will not cause both symptoms. Do you smell the odor even after the engine has been off for a while?

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No problem. This is not an easy job to do without special tools and equipment.

certain specialty tools to remove the axles and a jack to support the differential.

Yes. I actually lower the driver side subframe which is easier. I will send over those instructions as it is not part of a printed procedure.

Remove the driver rear tire.

Remove the bolt securing the brake hose to the body. Either a 10mm or 8mm depending on your VIN.

Remove the driver side muffler.

Remove the lower shock bolt while supporting the lower arm. then allow the arm to drop down.

Remove the driver side subframe bolts and support the frame as you lower it. If you have a cross brace in the front that goes from side to side that has to be removed as well.

Once lowered follow the steps to remove the canister removing it through the opening in between the frame and body on the driver side.

Once the frame is lo

SOrry was cut off.

Once the frame is lowered follow the procedure in the link for the canister that I sent over.

I would recommend we test the system first but if thats not an option then we could replace the canister and valve also looking closely at the wiring for it.

You can purchase one but they are costly. You would also need a scan tool capable of performing active commands to close the internal valve in the pump. By the time you buy both it would be cheaper to have a shop run the tests. I have not had much luck with the cheap smoke machines. Here is a decent one just to give you an idea but again see if your tool has the capabilities for performing the evap leak test.

https://www.ebay.com/p/EVAP-Vacuum-Turbo-Smoke-Machine-Leak-Detector-Tester-Adjustable-Pressure/16022973974?iid=283119498276&chn=ps

About a one hour labor charge.

Yes you can look under the seat below the black cover on the passenger side to see if there are any signs of a fuel leak.

Yes just the cushion. There are black plastic levers that you need to move then the seat will pop off.

Ok thanks. Let me know.

The piston needs to be turned in clockwise using a special retract tool which should be available at your local parts store or tool store.

The brake wear sensor will just slide into the new brake pad.

Let me know if you need anything else.

You're welcome.

Yes could be a leaking canister, pipe/pipe seal or pump. Could also be the tank flange or filler pipe.

You can try spraying some wd 40 into the latch but the latch itself may need to be replaced. There is a bolt for the front of the subframe and a bolt in the rear.

Click on the link. The is the complete procedure which you are not doing but it shows you the bolts.

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