fuel flap

[Fraz06]

Hey Every1, i've got a 89 520i and went out to my car today to drive to the shops and found that sum1 has snapped my fuel flap off. How would i fix this ? as it's completely snapped off

thanx guys

regards

fraser

[BMWCCA1]

...replace the plastic hinge assembly.

[billy]

buy a new one?...

the part number for the hinge is 51171928197 - however check this for your model they may have changed it

[Fraz06]

How do i remove the broken part of hinge from the fuel flap and the broken part of the hinge next to the fuel cap?

thanx guys

regards

fraser

[632 Regal]

pry them out/break them. the new hinge just pops back in.

[shogun]

Isn't there a metal spring too?
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1635&stc=1&d=1127935232

[Jimbo]

Isn't there a metal spring too?
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1635&stc=1&d=1127935232

Yes, and that spring is a separate part from the hinge, so make sure to order that too.

I just replaced mine about a month ago, I ended up having to break the hinge anyway just to get it out, and had to basically chip away at the plastic pieces that attach to the body with a screwdriver to get that part off.

[shogun]

What is the part number for that clip, cannot find it online at www.autohausaz.com ?

Never mind, found it on Gale's page
http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/for_sale.htm