Fuel filler flap locking mechanism

[Robnelson76]

The fuel filler flap is not locking on my '02 A6 2.5 Tdi quattro Saloon.
I had a look in the boot and the pin mechanism is loose... So much so it's now sat with its red emergency release tag on my kitchen window.
I presume it's just come loose as it doesn't look broken, but there's a big black box (the stereo amp?) in the way.
Do I just remove the amp by disconnecting the wiring and in unbolting it (I can see one bolt at the bottom) and reconnect the pin?

[Robnelson76]

For anyone interested, this was fixed in about an hour or so by following this guide

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc46.shtml

I simply reconnected the pin to the mechanism after stripping everything out lol.

[S2Dicky]

Yep exactly the same thing on mine and I had bought a new motor to replace it in one and then found no problem other than disconnected pin!

Oh well if I ever have a motor fail I am ready for it lol

[Adam Watson]

For anyone interested, this was fixed in about an hour or so by following this guide

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc46.shtml

I simply reconnected the pin to the mechanism after stripping everything out lol.

Nice one, just saved me buying a new mechanism