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Structure and inner electrical connection

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The tank vent valve is a solenoid valve. In de-energized state, the tank vent valve closes off the fuel vapor line between the carbon canister and the intake pipe.

Fig 1: Tank Vent Valve - Circuit Diagram
G09872834Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 Tank vent valve
PIN REFERENCE

Pin Explanation
Kl. 15N Terminal 15, voltage supply
PWM Pulse-width modulated signal