E46Fanatics - View Single Post - How to do I replace the EVAP Purge Valve (a.k.a. Fuel Tank Breather Valve)?

Tom Busby · 08-26-2008, 06:58 PM

Yes you have a different CES than I described.

So, look for a black plasic (charcoal filled) canister about the size of a 1 lb. coffee can. Or look for the vent line off of the throttle. The valve is in between the can and the throttle body.
Here is someone else's description.
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/th...ssageID=356079
Here's the part you are describing
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...98&hg=13&fg=15

08-26-2008, 06:58 PM	#6
Tom Busby Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 605 My Ride: 2001 325i, 1995 318i View My Garage	Yes you have a different CES than I described. So, look for a black plasic (charcoal filled) canister about the size of a 1 lb. coffee can. Or look for the vent line off of the throttle. The valve is in between the can and the throttle body. Here is someone else's description. http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/th...ssageID=356079 Here's the part you are describing http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...98&hg=13&fg=15