13 90 500 Replacing tank venting valve

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Switch off ignition

Unlock and disconnect both lines (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Both Lines

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Bend locking tongue (1) straight and slide venting valve from holder.

Fig 2: Sliding Venting Valve From Holder

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Unlock connector (2) and remove.

NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.