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Replacement of the fuel tank cap door opening actuator of the Opel Zafira B

Model: Vauxhall Zafira Zafira B, A05, MK 2 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Fuel cap

If the actuator of the fuel cap door release mechanism of the Opel Zafira were to break, preventing it from opening and therefore the possibility of refueling, we must proceed with its replacement. We open the rear hatch, open the panel on the right side, remove the tire repair kit, unscrew the screw that secures the rear parking sensor control unit and remove it. We can access the actuator and remove it: we will have to work in a tight space working blindly. Once removed, disconnect it from the connector and replace it with a new one and reassemble everything.

Posted on 14 March 2025 by ScegliAuto

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