13 90 500 Replacing Tank Vent Valve (N62, N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove acoustic cover from engine.
E65, E66 only:
Remove design cover from engine.

E70 only:

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).

Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivets, Lock And Duct

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Installation location:

Tank venting valve is fitted at front on left side of cylinder head cover.

Unlock vent hose on intake air manifold and disconnect.

Unlock vent hose on tank venting valve (2) and disconnect.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Remove tank venting valve (2) from holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Tank Venting Valve

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.