67 11 555 Removing And Installing/Replacing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL ON RIGHT .
Disconnect battery negative lead.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2) and feed servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear out of retaining plate.

Remove servodrive for tank filler flap (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool (e.g.: pointed pliers) approx. 45° in direction of arrow and pull out of cover housing (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cover Housing

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Installation:

Slide sleeve (1) over tank filler flap locking pin (2).

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly engaged in cover housing (3).

Fig 3: Sliding Sleeve Over Tank Filler Flap Locking Pin

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Unclip tank filler flap Bowden cable (2) in direction of arrow from servodrive for tank filler flap (3).

Remove servodrive for tank filler flap (3) from retaining mount (4).

Installation:

Make sure clamp (5) is installed in correct position.

Carry out adjustment of servodrive for tank filler flap (3) via elongated holes (6). It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Bowden Cable, Servodrive, Retaining Mount, Clamp, And Elongated Holes

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