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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. Refer to 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
• Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2) and feed servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear out of retaining plate.

Remove servodrive for tank filler flap (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: View Of Servodrive For Tank 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 cover housing (2).

Fig 2: Aligning Sleeve In Cover Housing

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Installation: 

Slide sleeve (1) over tank filler flap locking pin (2).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Tank Filler Flap Locking Pin

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Replacement: 

Release screws (1).

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

Remove servodrive for tank filler flap (3) from retaining mount (4).

Installation: 

Make sure clamp (5) is installed in correct position.

Carry out adjustment of servodrive for tank filler flap (3) via elongated holes (6). It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Fig 4: Identifying Tank Filler Flap Bowden Cable

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