Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

Release retaining clips (1).

If necessary, unclip wiring harness fasteners (2).

Partially remove insulating mat (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips, Insulating Mat And Wiring Harness Fasteners

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Feed out emergency actuation pull strap (1) out of insulating mat.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Slacken screws (3)

Feed servodrive (not visible) in direction of arrow out of retaining plate (4) and remove.

Installation:

Adjust servodrive position by means of both elongated holes (3).

It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

Carry out function check.

Fig 2: Removing Servodrive From Retaining Plate

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

Fig 3: Turning Sleeve Using Suitable Tool

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Installation:

Slide sleeve (1) over locking pin (2).

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly engaged in cover housing (3).

Fig 4: Sliding Sleeve Over Locking Pin

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