Fuel Door Release Actuator: Service and Repair

AR80.20-P-2300M Remove/Install Fuel Filler Flap

Illustrated On Model 220:

1 Remove paneling in trunk

NOTE: Right side paneling

2 Turn tank flap element (1) to left (direction of arrow) until pneumatic line connection (2a) makes contact with body

NOTE: Removal is described with the tank flap element (1) already removed

3 Press mounting lug (3) (arrow) and pull tank flap element (1) off of holder

NOTE: Installation: The tank flap element (1) can only be installed in one position. Slide tank flap element into holder until mounting lug (3) catches audibly

4 Remove tank flap element (1) toward trunk
5 Carefully pry pneumatic line (2) off with open-end wrench (7 mm)

CAUTION: Danger of breaking insert profile

6 Check pneumatic function of tank flap element (1)
7 Install in opposite order.