Fuel Door: Service and Repair
Fuel Filler Door Overview
1 Drain Hose
• Make sure the routing is correct.
2 Cable For Emergency Release
3 Screws
• 1.5 Nm
4 Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor (V 155)
• Removal
- Fuel filler door removed.
- Pull the Comfort system central control module (J393) into the luggage compartment and pull it forward.
- Remove the fuel filler door unlock motor forward off the body flange and disconnect the electrical connector.
• Installing
- Slide the fuel filler door unlock motor onto the flange and slide the emergency release into the luggage compartment.
5 Fuel Filler Door Cover
6 Fuel Filler Door
- Guide cable through opening in fuel filler door cup.
- Insert fuel filler door diagonally until catches on protruding flange engage in side panel.
- Bolt the door and the door release motor together using the bolt - 4 -.
Replace The Fuel Filler Door
1 Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor (V 155)
• Remove together with the fuel filler door.
2 Side Panel
3 Fuel Filler Door
• Remove the emergency release cable from the side panel.
- Pull the drain hose out of the guide on the bumper.
• Installing
- When installing, catches - arrows - must engage completely behind the side panel.
4 Bolt
• 1.5 Nm
Releasing The Tank Flap Cover
- Insert a small screwdriver between the fuel filler door - 1 - and the cover - 1 - as illustrated and unlock the catch.
- Pull flap slightly toward rear - arrow - out of lug.
Installing The Tank Flap Cover
- Install the cover into the openings in the fuel filler door.
- Slide the cover - 2 - forward until locking mechanism - arrows - on mount - 1 - engages.
Fuel Filler Door, Removing
- Open the fuel filler door and unlock it at the markings - arrows -.
- To do this, insert a small screwdriver diagonally from underneath through the marking in the tank flap insert over the latches.
- Gently lift the screwdriver and release the latches.
- Pull the tank flap insert in steps out of its cut-out.
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release
1 Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor (V 155)
2 Side Panel
- Mount the cable tab here.
3 Cable For Emergency Release
• Insert the Fuel filler door unlock motor (V 155) with the cable over the tank opening.
• Pull the cable back into the vehicle interior and connect it with the tab on the flange on the side panel.
Fuel Filler Door, Installation Position
1 Side Panel
2 Fuel Filler Door Cover
• Adjust distance - A - = 2.2 mm evenly to the side panel.
3 Fuel Filler Door
• Slide all around onto filler tube as shown.
4 Filler Neck
5 Drain Hose
• Route it without kinking it.
6 Wheel Housing
Fuel Filler Door Drain Hose
1 Fuel Filler Door
2 Drain Hose
- Route the drain hose as shown under the wheel housing liner and insert it in the guide piece.
3 Rear Guide Piece
• The drain hose is attached in the lower guide inside the bumper as illustrated.
4 Adhesive Tape
• When installing, secure the drain hose with tape as illustrated.