Fuel filler flap - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the filler flap and the tailgate or boot
lid, as applicable.
2 Remove the fuel filler cap and then remove the screw securing the filler housing to the fuel tank neck (see illustration).
37.2 Fuel filler housing securing screw (arrowed)
3 Working inside the luggage compartment, depress the filler housing retaining tangs, and push the assembly out through the body panel. Recover the gasket.
4 Immerse the housing assembly in a container of hot water for approximately ten minutes, then prise the hinge cover from the housing, and using a screwdriver, prise the filler flap hinge legs out of the sockets in the housing.
Refitting
5 Commence refitting by warming the filler
flap and housing, as during removal, then
push the flap hinge legs into the housing.
6 Further refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring that the housing gasket and retaining tangs are correctly located.
See also:
Bosch K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection
systems
The fuel system comprises a centrally mounted fuel tank,
electrically-operated fuel pump and Bosch K-Jetronic or KE-Jetronic continuous
injection system according to model. The system is used in c ...
Boot lid (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the boot lid, and place protective
covers (old rags or cardboard) beneath the
corners of the lid, and over the rear wings to
prevent damage to the paintwork.
2 Where applicable, di ...
Alternator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The operations are similar for all makes of
alternator.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal,
then disco ...
