67 11 555 Removing and installing/replacing actuator drive for fuel filler flap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL

Unclip cable guide (1) and plastic clip (2).

Partially remove insulating mat (3) in working area.

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat, Cable Guide And Plastic Clip

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Slacken screws (1)

Carefully feed actuator drive (3) out of guides (4).

Unlock plug connection (5) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
To prevent damaging locking pin guide (2), do not tilt actuator drive (3).

Installation note:

Make sure actuator drive for fuel filler flap is correctly adjusted. It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator Drive, Guide, Plug Connection, Locking Pin Guide And Screws

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Replacement:

Unhook emergency operation tensioning strap (2) from clamp (1) and remove from locking pin (3) of actuator drive (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Drive, Tensioning Strap, Clamp And Locking Pin

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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 4: Pulling Out Receptacle Using Tool

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler Flap And Sleeve

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