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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim, refer to 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.

Fig 1: Removing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap From Retaining Plate

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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.

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: Unclipping Tank Filler Flap Bowden Cable

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