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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)18 · Body fittings
18 · Body & interior

Fuel filler access flap - r+r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Compartment covers › Fuel filler access flap - r+r
Body fittingsFuel filler access flap - r+r

FUEL FILLER ACCESS FLAP - R+R

Operation 7025C10 · VARIOUS FLAPS (EXTERIOR)

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Raise the vehicle.

1. Undo the rear bolts fixing the right rear wheel arch liner.

2. Undo the nuts fixing the wheel arch.

3. Move the rear section of the wheel arch slightly after having released it from the housing.

FUEL FILLER ACCESS FLAP - R+R

1. Open the fuel filler cap access flap.

2. Working via the wheel arch housing, undo the inner flap fixing nuts.

3. Disconnect the retainer.

4. Remove the flap.

FUEL FILLER ACCESS FLAP - R+R

Refitting

- Check that the flap is not damaged.

- Position the flap.

- Connect the retainer.

- Working via the wheel arch housing, screw in the inner flap fixing nuts without tightening them.

- Adjust the position of the flap in relation to the bodywork, then tighten the nuts.

- Place the wheel arch in position.

- Tighten the nuts and the bolts.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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