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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT

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

Fig 1: Removing Sleeve From Receptacle Using Suitable Tool

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

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

Fig 2: Inserting Sleeve In Cover Housing

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Unlock rear light plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Carefully feed out actuator drive through opening (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Plug Connection And Actuator Drive

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove actuator drive (2).

Installation: 

Make sure emergency release (3) is correctly seated on actuator drive (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Actuator Drive With Emergency Release

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.