16 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing carbon canister (M Roadster, M Coupe and Z3/USA)

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.

Open hose clip (1) and pull off evaporation line.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporation Line And Hose Clip

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Unfasten plastic nut (1).

Unfasten hexagon bolt (2) and take off clamping strap (3).

Fig 2: Locating Hexagon Bolt And Clamping Strap

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Carefully lower the activated carbon canister.

Actuate unlocking fixture (2) and pull off vent line (1).

Fig 3: View Of Fixture And Vent Line

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Unclip the tank vent line (1) and the vent line (2) on the front side of the activated carbon canister.

Fig 4: Unclipping Tank Vent Lines

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Installation:

Clip in lines in the proper position.

Press together ring (1) to release the detent. Pull off tank vent line (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Ring On Detent

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Remove activated carbon canister.