[Whinbush]

My Capless fuel filler is faulty. The flaps stay open and are letting in dust and water.

Ive stripped everything down but cannot work out how to remove it

The part is available so it must be removable but How??
2016 Petrol T2

Fuel Cap Volvo V40/V40CC Petrol, 31392023

Fuel Cap Volvo V40/V40CC Petrol. Cartypes: Volvo V40 V40 CC, Volvo V40 V40 II Reference: 31392023

www.rendcarparts.com

Any help

 

[HPsauce]

I'd probably try to lever open those pressed in metal strips that hold the "cap" section to the plastic barrel to take it off and investigate/repair.
The plastic lugs further down might be a clue that it's a push and twist fit, but maybe done by a machine in the factory so not easy to remove?
Equally the spot-welded thick outer metal sleeve might be holding it all together....

Meanwhile find a suitable plastic cap to cover it.

 

[Chrisbt]

Hello whinbush

sorry I can’t help with your issue but wondering if you can help with a little one I have ……

I was leaning out the drain hole inside the filler opening and have managed to push the white plastic cap through the rubber

how do you remove the plastic surround from around the filler neck …..don’t want to break anything

thanks

Chris

 

[R1916V]

I found that picture on Internet. Maybe that top part needs to be rotated a bit, but... can't be sure.

Edit: I just saw that you posted a link to the online shop with pictures. Yes, it seems that maybe it should be rotated. But in left or right and how much to turn...

Also, there are few more pictures:

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[Whinbush]

Hello whinbush

sorry I can’t help with your issue but wondering if you can help with a little one I have ……

I was leaning out the drain hole inside the filler opening and have managed to push the white plastic cap through the rubber

how do you remove the plastic surround from around the filler neck …..don’t want to break anything

thanks

Chris

In truth the surround inc the outer flap is just a push fit . So taking the wheel well liner screws off and folding back you can reach up to the back of it. Then with gentle pushing and pulling it will just pop out. Remember to 1st take out the one Torx screw that holds the flap lock in place ( see picture )

 

[Whinbush]

I found that picture on Internet. Maybe that top part needs to be rotated a bit, but... can't be sure.
View attachment 18150

Edit: I just saw that you posted a link to the online shop with pictures. Yes, it seems that maybe it should be rotated. But in left or right and how much to turn...

Also, there are few more pictures:

38.0US $ |CAPQX High Quanlity Car Auto Oil Gas Fuel Filter Tank Inner Cap Cover Cap Housing Hose Shell For Volvo V40 1.6L 2012 2015|Inner Tank Covers| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Turns out with the Volvo part there are two white plastic clips, The push down and hold back two tabs . Then I used a mole grip and just puled straight out. easy New one just slides in and clips in place . Here is a picture of the old part showing the location of clips

 

[Whinbush]

This pic shows the holding tab/clip

 

[Alanr]

This is useful information. Pleased you got it sorted!
So, a question, just for future reference:-
If you were doing this again, and knowing what you now know can the filler be changed without removing the surround/interior wheel well trim etc?....Or wouldn't it be that simple because you can't see until the surround is removed the exact place where to push the removal clips in?

Alan.

 

[Whinbush]

This is useful information. Pleased you got it sorted!
So, a question, just for future reference:-
If you were doing this again, and knowing what you now know can the filler be changed without removing the surround/interior wheel well trim etc?....Or wouldn't it be that simple because you can't see until the surround is removed the exact place where to push the removal clips in?

Alan.

As a bare minimum you would need to take off the fuel door and housing but for all the time it takes ( -5min ) making access via the wheel allows an easier access

 

[OrisV40man]

Turns out with the Volvo part there are two white plastic clips, The push down and hold back two tabs . Then I used a mole grip and just puled straight out. easy New one just slides in and clips in place . Here is a picture of the old part showing the location of clips View attachment 18153

Hi there,
Can you recall if there was anything to indicate where the two retaining clips are situated? I have a problem with mine and was trying to remove it to see if I can modify it so the spring loaded metal flap doesn't lock in the closed position.

 

[OrisV40man]

Turns out with the Volvo part there are two white plastic clips, The push down and hold back two tabs . Then I used a mole grip and just puled straight out. easy New one just slides in and clips in place . Here is a picture of the old part showing the location of clips View attachment 18153

Also, In your opinion, do you think it should be possible to remove the cap-less cap from the end of the filler neck without first removing the exterior filler flap and the plastic and rubber surround?
Kind regards Paul

 

[Tony1]

Hi there,
Can you recall if there was anything to indicate where the two retaining clips are situated? I have a problem with mine and was trying to remove it to see if I can modify it so the spring loaded metal flap doesn't lock in the closed position.

As the OP last posted in may '22 I'm guessing he may not reply, but looking at his photos the clips look to be at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.

 

[OrisV40man]

As the OP last posted in may '22 I'm guessing he may not reply, but looking at his photos the clips look to be at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.

Thank you Tony, having looked at it again I agree with you. I have one on order from my local dealer and will update the forum when it arrives and I do the job.
Kind regards Paul