Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Exploded view - tank flap

1 -	Cable for manual release

2 -	Tank filler flap locking motor -V 155-

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Removing:

–	Tank flap removed

–	Detach cable from convenience system central control unit -J393- in luggage compartment and pull through towards the front.

–	Detach tank filler flap locking motor -V 155- from body flange towards the front and unplug electrical connector.

q	Installing:

–	Push tank filler flap locking motor -V 155- onto flange and at the same time push manual release through into luggage compartment.

3 -	Lid for tank flap

q	Removing → Fig.

4 -

Tank flap

q	Must be renewed following removal.

–	Remove lid for tank flap → Fig..

–	Guide cable through opening in tank flap cup.

–	Insert tank flap at an angle until retaining tabs engage at flange in side panel.

–	Bolt together tank flap and tank filler flap locking motor with bolt -4-.

5 -

Bolt

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1.7 Nm

6 -	Tank flap unit

7 -	Drain hose

q	Route without kinking

Renewing tank flap unit

1 -	Tank flap cup

2 -	Tank filler flap locking motor -V 155-

3 -

Bolt

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1.7 Nm

4 -	Tank flap unit

–	Removing → Anchor

Removing lid for tank flap –  Insert a screwdriver between flap -2- and flap mounting -1- as shown to release retainer. –  Pull flap slightly towards rear -arrow- out of retainer. –  Detach flap to the side.

Installing lid for fuel tank flap –  Insert flap into recesses on mounting. –  Push flap -2- forwards until retainer -arrows- on mounting -1- engages. Removing tank flap unit

–  Open tank flap and release tank flap unit at points indicated by -arrows-.

–  To do so, insert a small screwdriver through marked locations in tank flap unit from below at an angle and over catches (in direction of arrows). –  Pull screwdriver upwards slightly to release catches behind. –  Pull tank flap unit out of opening (one catch at a time).

Removing tank flap cup t  Tank flap removed –  Lift tank flap cup vertically out of body opening with front-end hook -3370-.

Installing tank flap cup Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  To be able to route drain hose without kinking, edge of drain hole of tank flap cup must be flush with edge of hole in body -arrow-.

Manual release for tank flap

1 -	Tank filler flap locking motor -V 155-

2 -	Cable for manual release

q	Insert tank filler flap locking motor -V 155- with cable through tank flap opening, as shown.

q	Pull cable through towards rear into interior and fit with lug on flange on convenience system central control unit -J393-.

3 -	Side panel

Installation position of tank flap

1 -	Side panel

2 -	Lid for tank flap

q	Adjust distance -A- = 2.2 mm (even distance from side panel).

3 -	Tank flap cup

q	Fit onto body flange all around (as shown).

4 -	Drain hose

q	Route without kinking

Drain hose for tank flap

1 -	Drain hose

–	Route drain hose under wheel housing liner, as shown, and insert into guide.

2 -

Tank flap

3 -	Wheel housing liner

q	Loosen in area of drain hose and push to side.

4 -	Bumper (rear)

5 -	Guide (rear)

q	Drain hose inserted into guide (bottom), as shown.