Replacing Filler Flap

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The filler flap housing will be damaged during removal and must be replaced during installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Flap Position

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1. Open the filler flap.
2. Remove filler flap.
   1. 2.1. Insert a screwdriver into the cut-out -arrow A-  and disengage the catch -2-  .
   2. 2.2. Detach filler flap -1-  by pulling it -arrow B-  out of the catch.
   Fig 2: Pulling Off Filler Flap
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3. Open the fuel tank cap -arrow A-  , unclip the retaining strap -1-  and pull it off -arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Opening Fuel Tank Cap

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4. Use a screwdriver to puncture all depressions and release the catches -arrow-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Catches

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5. Use special tool hook 3370  to pull out the filler flap housing -arrow A-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Off Filler Flap Housing

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6. Guide new filler flap housing with mechanical actuator -arrow-  into the opening in the body.
   Fig 6: Removing Filler Flap Housing

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7. Align the filler flap housing so that the rubber lip goes all around the outside of the filler flap housing -arrow-  .
   Fig 7: Fitting Filler Flap Housing

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8. Press the filler flap housing against the body until the locking lugs engage securely.

   Information 

   • Checking for secure fit includes manually moving one component with respect to the other. 
9. Slide on the tank cap -arrow-  so that the retaining lugs -1-  lock into the holders and engage with an audible click in the catch -2-  .
   Fig 8: Sliding On Tank Cap

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10. Clip in retaining strap -1-  (-arrow A-  ).
11. Screw in fuel tank cap -arrow B-  .
Fig 9: Fitting Retaining Strap And Fuel Tank Cap
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