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Removing and installing tank filler flap locking motor V155 - all vehicles except Audi RS 5 — AUDI

Removing and installing tank filler flap locking motor V155 - all vehicles except Audi RS 5 on Audi: 13 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)

📋 Procedure

  1. Open luggage compartment side trim (right-side).
  2. Release retaining clip (arrow) and pull parking aid control unit J446(item 1) out of retaining frame.
  3. Move parking aid control unit J446 clear to one side with wires (2 ... 4) connected.
  4. Unscrew nuts (1 ...3) and bolt (5).
  5. Disengage retaining frame (4) from threaded pins and take it out as far as possible towards luggage compartment side trim.
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  1. Disengage and move clear handle for manual release cable.
  2. Remove tank flap unit .
  3. Slide tank filler flap locking motor V155(item 1) out of mounting in direction of (arrow).
  4. Unplug electrical connector (2).
  5. Remove tank filler flap locking motor V155 with manual release cable.
  6. If tank filler flap locking motor V155 is to be renewed, remove manual release cable for tank flap .
  7. Install tank flap unit .
  8. Install retaining frame for control units Electrical system97Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes; Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.