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

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Special tools required:

Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and remove.

Installation:

Retaining clips (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Clips With Special Tool 00 9 340

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

Fig 2: Turning Sleeve With Suitable Tool

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Installation:

Slide sleeve (1) over tank filler flap locking pin (2).

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

Fig 3: Sliding Sleeve

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Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim at rear left.

Release bolts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and feed out servomotor (3) completely with bracket towards rear.

Installation:

Make sure metal lug (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts, Plug Connection, Servomotor And Metal Lug

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Installation:

Connect locking pin (1) with a suitable tube (2) and guide through opening in fuel tank cap (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Pin And Tube

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Replacement:

Slacken screws (1)

Remove servodrive (2) from holder and detach locking pin (4).

Feed out emergency release mechanism (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Screws, Servodrive, Locking Pin And Emergency Release Mechanism

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