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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel arch cover, right. Refer to 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Servodrive For Fuel Filler Flap

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Installation:

Make sure servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) is correctly adjusted.

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

Feed servodrive for fuel filler flap (2) in direction of arrow out of mounting plate (3).

Installation:

To make it easier to feed in, pull out locking pin for fuel filler flap (2) completely.

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.

Detach emergency actuation pull strap on servodrive for fuel filler flap (2).

Remove servodrive for filler flap (2).

Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool (e.g.: pointed pliers) approx.

Fig 2: Removing Sleeve

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45° in direction of arrow and pull out of cover housing (2).

Installation:

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly seated on locking pin for tank filler flap (2).

Fig 3: Installing Sleeve

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