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

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Necessary preliminary work:

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 With 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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