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Purge Valve Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz

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Purge Valve Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz Purge Valve Replacement Time: 1 hour Tab: $100 Talent: 2 Tools: Flathead screwdriver Applicable Models: Mercedes-Benz C250 (2012-14) Mercedes-Benz C300 (2008-14) Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-14) Parts Required: Valve, hose clamps Hot Tip: Make sure you install it in the right direction Performance Gain: Pass SMOG test Complementary Modification: Change air filters A faulty purge valve or regeneration valve for fuel vapor recovery can cause you to fail a SMOG test and throw an error code in the system. The purge valve opens to allow all the vapors that are captured from the fuel tank (especially during fill ups) to be recycled to the engine to be burnt once the engine has reached certain performance parameters. There are two lines attached to the valve. Even though it is very difficult to mix them up, as they are different sizes, pay attention and make sure you install the valve in the right direction. The line out from ...