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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: RolandL on 20 August 2007, 18:09:45

Title: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: RolandL on 20 August 2007, 18:09:45

Hello peeps, have a problem with locking mechanism on the fuel filler flap. SWMBO went to fill up and couldn't open it. Solenoid is shot, it needs replacing. How do you remove the solenoid ( Black box) have tried but can't work out how it comes out, anybody know the secret ????

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: Grumpy on 20 August 2007, 18:29:09

Not removed one of these, but had a quick look in the Haynes manual
for you.

Open the side trim panel in the boot.
Remove the wiring plug, and there are 2 easily accessible bolts
to remove which allows the the solenoid to be removed complete
with its mounting bracket.

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: RolandL on 20 August 2007, 18:34:29

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Not removed one of these, but had a quick look in the Haynes manual
for you.

Open the side trim panel in the boot.
Remove the wiring plug, and there are 2 easily accessible    ;D    bolts
to remove which allows the the solenoid to be removed complete
with its mounting bracket.

Had a look and couldn't see any bolts, will have another look.

Thanks for the prompt reply   :y

Roland

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: Grumpy on 20 August 2007, 18:42:42

Just had a quick look at mine and you can't miss them.

Fold down the rear right hand panel after undoing the 2
quick release fasteners.

The 2 crosshead bolts are horizontal, mounted on the flange
directly in front of the servo motor.

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: RolandL on 20 August 2007, 18:56:18

 :-[  how stupid do I feel.  I can change an air con condenser, but can I see two obvious bolts, Doh!

 thanks

 :y

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: Grumpy on 20 August 2007, 19:03:01

how stupid do I feel.

You're not at all stupid!!

Stupid folk are those that don't ask questions.  ;)

Remember that the only stupid question is the one that
you don't ask.  :)

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: Martin_1962 on 20 August 2007, 19:37:21

Just the two screws - 10 minute job (sorry Issunaz)

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: MartinP on 20 August 2007, 20:18:24

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Just the two screws - 10 minute job (sorry Issunaz)

 :)

Title: Re: Help needed with fuel filler flap
Post by: Martin_1962 on 20 August 2007, 20:48:47

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Just the two screws - 10 minute job (sorry Issunaz)

 :)

It was in my garage for nearly a year :-[