16 12 060 Removing and installing/replacing carbon canister (US version NVLD)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 25 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L, 2015 BMW Alpina B7, 2015 BMW 740i, 2015 BMW 740Li, and 2014 BMW Alpina B7L. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Unlock snap fasteners (1) and remove tank ventilation lines.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screws (3) and swing out carbon canister.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 16 13 1AZ .

The following components must be modified when the carbon canister is replaced:

DUST FILTER NVLD
PRESSURE SWITCH NVLD

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Fasteners, Connector, And Screws For Carbon Canister (NVLD)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.