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

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment side panelling (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Luggage Compartment Side Panelling

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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 note:

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

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

Fig 3: Inserting Sleeve In Cover Housing

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Disengage emergency release mechanism (1).

Slacken screws (2), do not release fully.

Carefully feed out the actuator drive (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Emergency Release Mechanism, Actuator Drive And Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Disengage emergency operation tensioning strap (2) from clamp (4) and remove towards front.

If necessary, unclip locking pin (3) in direction of arrow from actuator drive for tank filler flap.

Unclip clamp (4) from actuator drive for tank filler flap (3).

Fig 5: Unclipping Locking Pin

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