Removing the fuel filler pipe with cover housing

NOTE: DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see:
61 25... NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Preliminary work

Refer to VENTILATE THE FUEL TANK .
Refer to REMOVE LEFT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to REMOVE THE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to SUCTION THE FUEL TANK .
Refer to REMOVING THE HOUSING COVER FOR THE FUEL TANK .

Loosen screws (1).
The vapor recovery shut-off valve remains in the vehicle!

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Unlock and detach the snap fastener (1).

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Loosen nuts (1).

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Loosen hose clamp (1).
Push the fuel filler pipe (2) in the direction of the fuel tank as far as it will go.

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Loosen the sealing lip (1) from the wheel arch.

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Open the fuel filler flap (2).
Slide the screwdriver (1) into the recess and turn it by approximately 45°.
Detach the fuel filler flap (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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Pierce the cover housing (1) in the highlighted areas (2) using a small screwdriver.

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Hold cover bowl under tension.
Insert the screwdriver no more than 10 mm deep.
Unlock the detents (6) in a sequence from (1) to (4) using a screwdriver (5).

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Turn and remove the cover housing from the side panel.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Close fuel filler flap.
Remove the cover housing.
Push the bellows (1) back.

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Unlock and detach the snap fastener (1).
Remove fuel filler pipe.

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