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Fuel Filler Door Unit






Fuel Filler Door Unit

Removing

The removal description applies also to natural gas vehicles.






- Remove the tank cap.

- Remove the bolt - 3 -.

- Fold back the rubber grommet - 2 - from the tank filler neck, and also from the filling connection for the gas system, if necessary.

- Pull the fuel tank insert - 1 - and water drain hose - 4 - - arrow a - out of the retainers and then pivot the fuel tank insert - 1 - out of the side panel - arrow b -.

Installation






The guiding piece is installed into the side panel.

- Insert drain hose - 4 - through opening in tank flap unit and pull drain hose through until it stops.

- Guide the water drain hose - 4 - into the side panel.

- Slide the tank flap unit - 1 - with hinge side first into side panel - arrow a -.

- Pivot the fuel tank insert all the way into the side panel - arrow b -. Make sure the hook engages correctly inside the side panel.

- Pull the rubber grommet - 2 - over the tank filler neck - 3 - and tighten the screw.

Tightening specification for bolt - 5 - 1.5 Nm.