Body/Fuel - Fuel Filler Flap Hard to Open/Close

LA-310-001
Issue: 1
Date: 10 Nov 2005

SECTION: 310-00

Fuel Filler Flap Latch Repair

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

LR3 (LA) ALL

CONDITION SUMMARY:

DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING THE FUEL FILLER FLAP

A customer may report a concern of difficulty in opening or closing the fuel filler flap.

Cause:
Fuel filler flap release catch parts can break during use which may result in difficulty in the opening or closing of the flap.

Action:
Component parts of the fuel filler flap release catch are now available as individual spare parts. Previously the entire fuel filler flap assembly had to be replaced to affect a latch repair. This Technical Bulletin announces availability of the release catch parts for repairs. Should a customer express concern regarding the above, only the appropriate part(s) should be used to repair the vehicle.








PARTS:





WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers.
Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE PARTS AS REQUIRED TO REPAIR LATCH

1. Open the fuel filler flap.

2. Renew the catch mechanism parts as necessary.





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