13 90 500 Replacing tank venting valve (M52TU, M54)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn off ignition.

Location:

Tank venting valve (2) is fitted at front below intake air manifold (1).

Fig 1: Locating Tank Venting Valve

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Z3, E39 And E46:

Remove intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

E53/M54 Only:

Remove intake hose. Refer to 13 54 250 REPLACING INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN AIR-MASS FLOW SENSOR AND CONNECTING PIECE) (M54) .

Z3, E39, E46 And E53:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release vent hose (2). To do so, press locking bar and detach vent hose.

Detach hose (1) from tank venting valve (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Hose From Tank Venting Valve

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NOTE: Illustration shows removed supply tank for power steering.

NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control module. Check stored fault messages. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.