13 90 500 Replacing tank vent valve

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check stored fault messages
Switch off ignition
REMOVE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Installation location:

The tank vent valve is located at the rear below the intake air manifold.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock hose (2) and detach.

Unlock hose (3) on throttle valve assembly and disconnect.

Detach tank vent valve (4) from holder and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug, Hoses And Tank Vent Valve

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NOTE: Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Now clear the fault memory.