13 90 500 Replacing left tank venting valve (S63)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Check stored fault message.
Switch off ignition.
Remove FAN COWL .

Release connector (1) and remove.

Unlock hose (2) and detach.

Unlock hose (3) further below on intake manifold and detach.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Hose, Connector And Tank Vent Valve

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Unlock hose (1) on intake manifold and detach.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Hose

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