Bmw Fuel Door Latch Location

This part number will lead to a diagram named fuel pocket.

Bmw fuel door latch location.

Genuine bmw gas fuel door latch w buffer e46 e60 e63 e65 e70 e71 e72 e90 f10. I broke the latch while rotating a fuel nozzle to a vertical position. Years 2000 to 2018. A more valuable infomation is that bmw does not sell just that pin which is attached to the door instead they gave me this part number 51 17 7 359 171.

Older model bmws such as the e30 and e36 commonly have issues with the central locking system failing due to corroded power wires faulty actuators and relays. So the pin is part of the fuel pocket althought it is cleary a separate component that is actually attached to the door. The new one slid into position just like the original. How to remove and replace front door lock actuator on bmw e90 e91 e92 e93 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i 335i 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d 335d 325xi 328xi i.

Links to buy below. United states restricted mode. Bmw e39 fuel door lock actuator diy duration. Bmw models equipped with the central locking system feature a locking fuel filler door to prevent theft.

Just enough of the nozzle caught the latch and snapped the plastic. Bmw 3 series e34 e90 e30. Bmw fuel door manual emergency release procedure. The broken latch easily pulled straight out.

How works fuel tank door lock. In this video learn how to use the emergency release to unlock the fuel tank door in the unlikely event it will not open after pressing the release button. It was so easy to replace.