13 90 500 Replacing tank venting valve (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

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

Unlock 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 Tank Vent Valve With Connector And Hoses

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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 fault memory of DME control unit.
Delete fault memory.