It was so easy to replace.
Bmw fuel door latch location.
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.
How works fuel tank door lock.
Just enough of the nozzle caught the latch and snapped the plastic.
Genuine bmw gas fuel door latch w buffer e46 e60 e63 e65 e70 e71 e72 e90 f10.
This fuel door latch is perfect for my 2011 bmw 335i sedan.
I broke the latch while rotating a fuel nozzle to a vertical position.
Bmw models equipped with the central locking system feature a locking fuel filler door to prevent theft.
Bmw e39 fuel door lock actuator diy duration.
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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.
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.
The new one slid into position just like the original.
This part number will lead to a diagram named fuel pocket.
Years 2000 to 2018.
So the pin is part of the fuel pocket althought it is cleary a separate component that is actually attached to the door.
Bmw fuel door manual emergency release procedure.
Bmw e30 m3 fuel door latch manual lock override spiral recursion.
United states restricted mode.
The broken latch easily pulled straight out.