51 17 400 Removing and installing/replacing bump stop with ejector for filler flap

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Release cover (1).

Press catches (2) together and pull out ejector (3).

Installation:

Install ejector (3) with fitted cover (1).

Fig 1: Pressing Catches

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Installation:

Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated on ejector (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Cover

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