13 90 500 Replacing the tank vent valve (N14, N18)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove SOUND GENERATOR

Installation location:

Tank vent valve is fitted at bottom on intake plenum.

Unlock and disconnect line (1).

Unclip line (2) from holder (3). Unlock line (2) and detach from intake plenum.

Detach tank vent valve (4) from holder until the connector is accessible. Unlock and pull off the connector and remove the tank vent valve (4).

Fig 1: Removing Tank Vent Valve

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