13 90 500 Replacing tank vent valve (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work :

Check stored fault message
Turn off ignition
Remove rear left CHARGE AIR DUCT

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 13 54 1AZ .

Remove throttle body part way and then unlock tank ventilation line and pull off.

Remove throttle body (4).

Installation note:

Replace gasket on throttle body.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body, Tank Vent Line, Plug And Screws

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock and disconnect hoses (2) and (3).

Detach and remove tank vent valve (4) from holder in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Vent Valve, Hoses, And Plug

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