67 11 555 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for tank filler flap

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel.  See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Disconnect battery negative lead.  See THE BATTERY - OVERVIEW - ALL MODELS .
• Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim.  See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release screws (1) and remove servodrive for tank filler flap (2) from retaining plate.

Installation: 

If necessary, carry out adjustment of servodrive for tank filler flap (2) via elongated holes (3). It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Tank Filler Flap And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (4) from clip (5).

Remove servodrive for fuel filler flap (3).

Fig 2: Uncliping Tank Filler Flap Bowden Cable

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