Fuel Filler Door Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2024 Audi SQ5, 2024 Audi Q5 e, 2024 Audi Q5, 2023 Audi SQ5, and 2023 Audi Q5 e. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Free up the cable in the luggage compartment.

-- Detach the rear section of the right wheel housing liner and push it aside. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the drain hose -1- -arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Remove the fuel filler door trim. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNIT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the fuel filler door unit at the markings. To do so puncture the respective marks designated with the -arrows- with a small screwdriver.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- At the top of the fuel filler door unit, pierce a small screwdriver through the fuel filler door markings over the retainers at an angle from below in the direction of the -arrow-.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Gently lift the screwdriver upward and release the retainers.

-- On the underside, pierce the screwdriver at the markings at an angle from above to below.

-- Gently push the screwdriver downward and release the retainers.

-- Remove the fuel filler door unit with the drain hose gradually from the opening.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the fuel filler door unit while guiding out the emergency release cable.