67 11 555 Removing and Installing/Replacing Servodrive for Tank Filler Flap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove distribution box. See 61 13 042 REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT) .

Feed out emergency release mechanism (1).

Slacken screws (2)

Feed out servodrive (3) in direction of arrow and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Mechanism And Screws

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Installation:

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: Pulling Out Of Cover Housing

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Installation:

Slide sleeve (1) over locking pin (2).

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

Fig 3: Sliding Sleeve Over Locking Pin

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Disengage emergency actuation pull strap (2) from retainer (5) and remove towards front.

If necessary, unclip locking pin (3) in direction of arrow from servodrive for tank filler flap (4).

Fig 4: Uncliping Locking Pin

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