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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Fig 1: Turning Sleeve And Removing Receptacle

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Sliding Sleeve Over Fuel Filler Flap Locking Pin

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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 Opening

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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 Actuator Drive, Plug Connection, And Emergency Release

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