Saloon/Sedan, Coupe:

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Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim in rear area. See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2).

Feed out servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear and pull in direction of arrow out of gaiter (4).

Fig 1: Pulling Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap Out Of Gaiter

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Touring:

Remove flap in right luggage compartment wheel arch trim. See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL

Unhook pull strap for emergency actuator (1) in direction of arrow from guide (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Strap For Emergency Actuator From Guide

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Remove fluid reservoir for rear window washer system and place to one side.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2).

Feed out servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear and pull in direction of arrow out of gaiter (4).

Fig 3: Pulling Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap Out Of Gaiter

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compact:

Disconnect emergency actuator for tank cap.

Fold down sound insulation.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2).

Feed out servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear and pull out in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Pulling Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap (1 Of 2)

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Convertible:

Removing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken screws (2).

Feed out servodrive for tank filler flap (3) towards rear and pull out in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Pulling Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap (2 Of 2)

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All:

Installation:

Insert servodrive for tank filler flap (1) in direction of arrow into gaiter (2).

Fig 6: Inserting Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap Into Gaiter

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Replacement:

Remove pull strap for emergency actuator (1) in direction of arrow from servodrive for tank filler flap (2).

Fig 7: Removing Pull Strap For Emergency Actuator From Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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