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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim . Refer to 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (Coupe) and/or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (Convertible).

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 1: Turning Sleeve

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Disengage Bowden cable for emergency actuation (1).

Fold sound insulation (2) to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable For Emergency Actuation

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Slacken screws (1), do not release fully.

Feed servodrive (2) out of retaining plate (3) and remove.

Installation:

Adjustment of servodrive for tank filler flap (2) possible via both elongated holes. It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disengage emergency release (2) and remove servodrive (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Servodrive, Retaining Plate & Screws

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Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Emergency Release & Servodrive

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 5: Sliding Sleeve Over Locking Pin

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Disengage emergency actuation pull strap (2) from retainer (4) and remove towards front.

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

Unclip retainer (4) from servodrive for tank filler flap (3).

Fig 6: Uncoupling Locking Pin

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