13 90 500 Replacing Tank Vent Valve (N52 / N52K / N51 / N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check stored fault messages
Switch off ignition
Remove throttle valve assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivets, Lock And Intake Duct

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Installation location:

Tank vent valve is fitted at bottom on intake air manifold.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock hose (2) and detach.

Unlock hose (3) on intake manifold and detach.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Tank Venting Valve

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