Fuel Door Switch: Service and Repair

WM 553819 Removing and installing switching element for filler flap

Preliminary work

1. Remove right C-pillar trim. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim - section on "Removing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim

Removing switching element for filler flap





Arrangement of switching element for filler flap

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Loosen control unit for electronic parking brake.





Loosening control unit for electronic parking brake

2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -3-.
2.2. Lay the control unit aside (do not disconnect plug connection).
3. Loosen fastening screws -2- for switching element for filler flap -1- by approx. three turns.





Removing switching element for filler flap

4. Pull switching element -1- to the rear and remove it from the bracket.
5. Release the plug connection -a- and pull it off -A-.





Disconnecting plug connection

Installing switching element for filler flap

1. Connect plug connection until it engages securely.





Connecting plug connection

2. Guide locking pin for switching element for filler flap into the recess in the filler flap.
3. Guide switching element for filler flap -1- into the bracket -arrow- and place in installation position.





Installing switching element for filler flap

4. Screw in fastening screws -2- for switching element for filler flap.
5. Install control unit for electronic parking brake.





Installing control unit for electronic parking brake

5.1. Place control unit for electronic parking brake in installation position.
5.2. Screw in fastening screws -3-.
6. Carry out function test with the filler flap open.

Subsequent work

1. Install right C-pillar trim. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim - section on "Installing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim