13 90 500 Replacing tank vent valve (N52T)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Check stored fault messages.
Switch off ignition.
Remove THROTTLE BODY .

Installation location:

Tank vent valve is fitted at bottom on intake plenum.

Release connector (1) and remove.

Unlock hose (2) and detach.

Unlock hose (3) on intake plenum and detach.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Hose And Tank Vent Valve

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