Vapor recovery expansion tank remove and install

Remove right rear wheel

Remove trim from inside wheel housing.

Remove tank from its mount and remove hoses from tank.

Torques :

Plastic nuts for trim : 2 Nm (1.4 ft lbs. )
Expansion tank to body : 4 - 5 Nm (3.0 - 3.5 ft lbs.)
Hose Clamps : 2 Nm (1.4 ft lbs. )

Part numbers

Expansion tank : 16 13 1 178 014

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7.  Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson