BMW E90 Fuel Leak Detection Pump/Charcoal Filter (Canister) Removal

This video gives detailed step-by-step instructions on removing the fuel leak detection pump and charcoal filter (also known as the charcoal canister) in 2007-2013 3 series vehicles. A faulty fuel leak detection pump will cause the Service Engine Light to illuminate in the instrument cluster and will trigger a fault code on diagnostic scanners. It will also cause your vehicle to fail an emissions test.
These are the exact parts used in this repair. They can be used in any 2007-2013 3 series vehicle, as well as most BMW cars and SUVs produced from 2000 to the present.
Fuel leak detection pump - click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
Charcoal filter (canister) - click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...

[@leonilcoralat1935]

You should show a video on how you got to that troubleshooting that the canister was faulty. Several videos on KZbin showing P0440 on bmw have several troubleshooting method but not so much on how to trace the leak etc etc. Thank you.

[@DG-od4si]

nice video, thanks

[@omarmckenzie2380]

Am not knocking anyone but anytime u watch a KZbin video why ppl Always say it is difficult? Maybe it’s because I worked for bmw. I can tell u one thing u will brake more stuff by prying on it if potential to make it leak by damaging the plastic with a screw driver or pliers a little Jb or lithium spray nest time and give it 10 sec then squeeze tabs and pull and watch the magic the reason why it’s tight is the O ring

[@nebojsa1976]

So, what you are saying is to spray those plastic and pipes and tabs with lithium spray and than let it stand for 10 seconds and then try to pry it out by hand, not by using screwdriver and pliers, correct?

[@johnbori6869]

Great video thanks men

[@dgaz3057]

I have no code but the gas trigger keeps tripping when filling...so I'm thinking the vent system is clogged which may eventually throw a code? So I should do this removal but maybe clear all the lines and maybe shake the canaster, maybe the charcoal solidified and needs to be shaken not stirred.

[@juandontworryaboutit4150]

Charcoal filter is around $330 OEM

[@elit.8034]

I have same problem . Did you figure it out yet?

[@dgaz3057]

@elit.8034 no, but I heard clocking the gas nozzle when u fill it to the 9 o'clock position seems to eliminate that...haven't tried it yet as it's not my daily driver. If that don't work then charcoal canister probably.

[@elit.8034]

@D Gaz OK thanks. On to the BMW fueling mystery lol

[@elit.8034]

Do you think this has anything to do with fueling the tank and I keeps triggering handle? It takes for ever to fuel the car. Any thoughts

[@jplumb5591]

I have the same issue 🤦🏽‍♂️. Did you find the fix?

[@elit.8034]

It's exactly what it was. So my BMW mechanic told me because the charcoal canister will go bad due to over fill gas tank. When the gas triggers a full tank , most people like to continue to fill to brim, which doesn't allow correct breathing and the charcoal goes bad.

[@jplumb5591]

@@elit.8034 yes that’s exactly what fixed mine. Swapped the evaporator canister out and has been good ever since. This is a common problem that there is not much info on.