Fuel Door Release Actuator: Service and Repair

67 11 555 Removing And Installing / Replacing Actuator Drive For Tank Filler Flap







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel







Unclip cable guide (1) and plastic clip (2).
Partially remove insulating mat (3) in working area.







Slacken screws (1)
Carefully feed actuator drive (3) out of guides (4).
Unlock plug connection (5) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage:
To prevent damaging locking pin guide (2), do not tilt actuator drive (3).

Installation:
Make sure actuator drive for fuel filler flap is correctly adjusted. It must be possible to lock or unlock the tank filler flap completely.







Replacement:
Unhook emergency actuation pull strap (2) from retainer (1) and remove from locking pin (3) of actuator drive (4).







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







Installation:
Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly seated on locking pin for tank filler flap (2).