5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
16 00 100
Checking fuel tank and tank ventilation
system for leaks
Special tools required:
•
13 3 010
•
16 1 070
•
16 1 171
•
16 1 174
Note:
The following procedure is only applicable to vehicles without
the tank leak diagnosis module.
Check tank venting system if a leak is suspected.
Comply with the following conditions in order to obtain plausible
test results:
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Content of fuel tank:
1.
Maximum 90 %
2.
Minimum 13 % (reserve telltale must not light up).
-
Park the car in the workshop at least 2 hours before the test
so that the fuel temperature is approximately that of the
workshop temperature
(ideal fuel temperature approx. 10...20
°
C).
-
Never refuel the vehicle directly prior to the leak test due to
the strong emission of gas by the fresh fuel.
RA Checking fuel tank and tank ventilation system for leaks
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 02:34
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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