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Fuel Door: Service and Repair



Fuel Flap Unit, Removing And Installing (Jetta)







1 - Tank flap unit
- Removing
- Unscrew fuel tank cap.
- Press back release rod by operating remote unlocking.
- Remove bolt.
- Remove rubber part of tank filler flange and swivel out fuel flap unit from side panel.

- Installing:

Assembly piece and actuator element are installed.

- Install fuel flap unit (rubber part rolled up) with hinge side first.
- Bolt in fuel flap unit and assembly piece.

2 - Screw
3 - Tank flap cup
- Removing and installing (can only be removed as part of fuel flap unit)
- To remove fuel filler cap, press out securing pin in fuel flap unit

4 - Assembly piece
- Inserted into side panel

5 - Seal
6 - Actuator for fuel filler flap
7 - Angle bracket
8 - Release rod
9 - Rubber piece
- Must be rolled for installation

10 - Side panel