Fuel Door: Service and Repair

WM 553755 Replacing filler flap

Tools





Replacing filler flap

Information

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

1. Open filler flap.
2. Remove filler flap.





Pulling off filler flap (similar illustration)

2.1. Insert a screwdriver into the cut-out -arrow A- and disengage the catch -2-.
2.2. Detach the filler flap -1- by pulling it -arrow B- out of the catch.
3. Open the fuel tank cap -arrow A- , unclip the retaining strap -1- and pull it off -arrow B-.





Fuel tank cap (similar illustration)

4. Unscrew fastening screw -1- for the filler flap actuator.





Loosening filler flap mounting

5. Use a screwdriver to push through all recessed areas and release the catches -arrow-.





Releasing locking lugs

6. Use special tool hook 3370 to pull out the filler flap housing -arrow A-.





Pulling off filler flap housing

7. Guide new filler flap housing -arrow- into the opening in the body.





Filler flap housing

8. Align the filler flap housing so that the rubber lip goes all around the outside of the filler flap housing -arrow-.





Fitting filler flap housing

9. Press the filler flap housing against the body until the locking lugs engage securely.
10. Slide on the tank cap -arrow- so that the locking lugs -1- lock into the holders and engage audibly in the catch -2-.





Sliding on tank cap

11. Clip in retaining strap -1- ( -arrow A- ).





Fitting retaining strap and fuel tank cap

12. Screw in fuel tank cap -arrow B-.