13 90 500 Replace the tank vent valve

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Removal:

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unlock tank ventilation line (2) and disconnect.

Unlock tank ventilation line (3) on throttle body and disconnect.

Detach tank vent valve (4) from bracket and remove.

Fig 1: Tank Vent Valve, Ventilation Lines And Connector

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Installation:

Attach connector (1).

Connector (1) must engage audibly.

Plug in tank ventilation line (2).

Tank ventilation line (2) must snap audibly into place.

Connect tank ventilation line (3).

Tank ventilation line (3) must snap audibly into place.

Fasten tank venting valve (4) to the holder.

Fig 2: Tank Vent Valve, Ventilation Lines And Connector

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