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
FUEL FILLER FLAP CATCH CONTROL - R+R
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).
- 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.
1. Disconnect the emergency control cord (1a) from the motor retainer (1b).
2. Extract the actual cord leaving the sensor in its place.
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).
- 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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