What’s this then?

[AntStark]

What’s this blue canister thing ? Thanks

 

[colb]

Looks like the charcoal filter from the fuel tank

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

BMW parts Z3 E36 Z3 3.0i Activated Charcoal Filter/TUBING

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[jonco]

On the M44 it's a cartridge filter and has flow direction and FUEL labels on connections. You may be able to see them up close.

 

[colb]

Fuel filter is mid car running longitudinal on my M43 his picture shows running lateral across the car that's why I suggested charcoal filter

 

[jonco]

Fuel filter is mid car running longitudinal on my M43 his picture shows running lateral across the car that's why I suggested charcoal filter

Ok - sorry mis-read original.

 

[AntStark]

Yes it’s not the fuel filter, just had that done

 

[NZ00Z3]

The blue item is the ABS wire connector. Nicely tucked away in it's plastic holder

The L shaped hose is the one that goes to the charcoal canister

 

[Andyboy]

It's the ABS sensor clipped into its plastic housing which is missing the cover, allowing road filth and water in.

New ones are 61138367936 right hand/driver side and 61138367937 for the left one.