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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DISTRIBUTION BOX .
Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Slacken screws (1)

Feed out servodrive (2) in direction of arrow and unlock and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Servodrive

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Installation:

Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool approx. 45° in direction of arrow and pull out of receptacle (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Of Receptacle

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Installation:

Slide sleeve (1) over locking pin (2).

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

Fig 3: Sliding Sleeve Over Locking Pin

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Disengage emergency actuation pull strap (2) from retainer (5) and remove towards front.

If necessary, unclip locking pin (3) in direction of arrow from servodrive for tank filler flap (4).

Fig 4: Uncliping Locking Pin From Servodrive

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