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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Lay sound insulation in working area to one side

Slacken screws. Feed out servodrive with emergency actuator pull strap.

Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool (e.g.: pointed pliers) approx. 45° in direction of arrow and pull out of cover housing (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Sleeve Out Of Cover Housing

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Installation: Slide sleeve (1) over locking pin (2). Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly engaged in cover housing (3).

Fig 2: Sliding Sleeve

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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 3: Pulling Strap From Retainer

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