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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove and install flap in luggage compartment wheel arch trim on right . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (1) in direction of arrow from guide.

Fig 1: Unhooking Emergency Actuation Pull Strap From Guide

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Release screws (1).

Unscrew nut (2).

Feed out fuse box incl. metal bracket (3) in direction of arrow and fold downwards.

Fig 2: Removing Fuse Box Incl. Metal Bracket

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Loosen screws (1).

Installation:

Make sure servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) is correctly adjusted. It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Feed out servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) towards rear.

Disconnect plug connection (3) and remove servodrive for fuel filler flap (2).

Fig 3: Removing Servodrive For Fuel Filler Flap

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Replacement:

Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (1) from clip (2) and remove from locking pin (3) of servodrive for fuel filler flap (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Emergency Actuation Pull Strap, Clip, Locking Pin And Fuel 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 receptacle (2).

Fig 5: Removing Sleeve

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Installation:

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly seated on locking pin for tank filler flap (2).

Fig 6: Installing Sleeve

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