Installation location

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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 1: Identifying Plug, Hose And Vent Valve

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