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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)18 · Body fittings
18 · Body & interior

Fuel filler flap catch control - r+r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
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 tailgate.

1. Release the retainers (1a) and remove the right rear light cluster access cover (1b).

2. Extract the fuel filler emergency opening control cord (2a).

Fit a sensor in the end (2b) of the cord (to be used for reinserting the cord during the refitting stage).

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).

2. Extract the actual cord leaving the sensor in its place.

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

Refitting

- Check that the emergency control cord is not damaged.

- Connect the emergency control cord to the motor retainer.

1. Using the sensor, place the cord (1a) in the right rear light cluster access compartment (1b).

FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R

- 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.

- Working from the luggage compartment, check that the cord is working.

- Place the right rear light cluster access cover in position and secure it using the retainers.

- Close the tailgate.

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