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

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Saloon/Sedan, Coupe:

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

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Slacken screws (2).

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

touring:

Remove flap in right luggage compartment wheel arch trim.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Emergency Actuator And Guide

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

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Removing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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Slacken screws (2).

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

compact:

Disconnect emergency actuator for tank cap. Refer to 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

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: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Convertible:

Removing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 5: Removing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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Slacken screws (2).

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

All:

Installation:

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

Fig 6: Inserting Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

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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

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