Body/Fuel System - Fuel Tank Lid Doesn't Close

Group: 55

Number: 05-01

Date: Apr. 14, 2005

Subject:
Fuel Tank Lid Does Not Close, Unlock Motor -V155- Does Not Return Properly

Model(s):
New Jetta U.S. 2005
New Jetta Canada 2006

Condition

Fuel Tank lid does not close.

May be caused by a fuel tank lid unlock motor that does not return to it's closing position.

Service

- Remove fuel tank lid unlock motor (see Repair Manual Body Exterior Group 55 - Hood, Lids, Fuel Tank Lid Unlock Motor -V155-, removing and installing).





- Separate release rod from motor -V155-.





- Trim a 4 mm long section of hose from Part No. 1J0 877 231 A.

Tip:

Part No. 1J0 877 231 A will do approx. 200 vehicles, claim appropriate quantity on warranty claim.

Part numbers listed in this bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept for the latest parts information.





- Place the 4 mm hose section onto the motor piston (arrow) as shown





- Ensure position of repair (arrow) and install release rod back into position on motor.

- Install release motor and check operation (see Repair Manual Body Exterior Group 55

- Hood, Lids, Fuel Tank Lid Unlock Motor -V155-, removing and installing).





When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table.

Tip:
Part No. 1J0 877 231 A will do approx 200 vehicles, claim appropriate quantity on warranty claim.