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

Fuel filler flap catch control - r+r

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

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

Operation 7025C32 · VARIOUS FLAPS (EXTERIOR)

Removing

- Open the boot lid.

1. Undo the nut fixing the access cover for the right outside light.

2. Remove the access cover (2a) for the light, releasing the retainer (2b).

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

- Open the fuel filler cap access flap.

1. Undo the motor fixing bolts.

2. Undo the fuel filler cap.

3. Gently extract the motor support.

- Retighten the fuel filler cap.

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

1. Disconnect the emergency control cord (1a) from the motor retainer (1b).

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

1. Working in the luggage compartment, release the emergency control cord (1a) from the opening (1b) in the lining.

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

Refitting

1. Check that the emergency control cord is not damaged. Working in the luggage compartment, pass the emergency control cord (1a) through the opening (1b) in the lining, then make the end come out in the fuel filler using a hand in the compartment.(1c).

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

- Connect the emergency control cord to the motor retainer.

- Undo the fuel filler cap.

- Place the support and motor in position and secure them using the bolts.

- Retighten the fuel filler cap.

- Close the fuel filler cap access flap.

- Position the right outer light cover and attach the retainer.

- Tighten the nut.

- Close the boot lid.

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