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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
• Remove and install flap in luggage compartment wheel arch trim on right. Refer to 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (1) in direction of arrow from guide.

Fig 1: Unhooking Emergency Actuation Pull Strap

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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Unscrew nut (2).

Feed out fuse box incl. metal bracket (3) in direction of arrow and fold downwards.

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Servodrive For Fuel Filler Flap

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Installation: 

Make sure servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) is correctly adjusted.

It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Feed out servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) towards rear.

Disconnect plug connection (3) and remove servodrive for fuel filler flap (2).

Replacement: 

Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (1) from clip (2) and remove from locking pin (3) of servodrive for fuel filler flap (4).

Fig 4: Unhooking Emergency Actuation Pull Strap

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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 receptacle (2).

Fig 5: Locating Sleeve

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Installation: 

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly seated on locking pin for tank filler flap (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Correctly Seated Sleeve On Locking Pin For Tank Filler Flap

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