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WJ61 - Checking Filler Flap and Replacing it if Necessary (Workshop Campaign)
Model Line:
Panamera (971)
Model Year:
As of 2017 up to 2019
Subject:
Filler flap
Information:
There is a possibility that the required clearance of the filler flap with respect to the body side
panel is not guaranteed under all conditions due to unfavorable tolerances.
As a result, the filler flap may be difficult to open and close.
Remedial
Action:
Check filler flap and replace it if necessary.
Affected
Vehicles:
Only the vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PIWIS Vehicle information). This campaign affects
9,228 vehicles in North America.
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Installation
position:
Installation position of filler flap
1
– Filler flap
Parts required
Parts Info:
Please note: Dealers will receive initial allocation of 6 of the required Non-Hybrid Filler Flap
part number (00004330428). If additional parts needed before next allocation, please order if
necessary by emailing [email protected].
All Hybrid Charge Port Door parts (00004330429) must be ordered if necessary by emailing
[email protected].
No parts are required for checking the filler flap.
Parts required if the filler flap has to be replaced:
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Part No.
Designation
Qty.
00004330428
 Filler flap
1 ea.
(only if required)
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items:
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Materials required for painting the filler flap:
•
Paint in vehicle color*
* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ610000001, with the "expendable items" designation
as an additional part in the warranty claim.
This includes all materials used for the entire area for the respective labor operation (including masking
materials, sanding materials and cleaning agents as well as paint in vehicle color).
For details, see  Technical Information 'Warranty processing'.
Required tools
Tools:
•
•
Steel rule (or locally available equivalent tool)
Feeler gauge, 0.80 mm (or locally available equivalent tool)
Checking filler flap
Information
Prerequisite for checking the filler flap:
•
The filler flap can be opened and closed properly
If this is not possible, the filler flap must be replaced.
A further check is not required in this case.
Please document the fact that the filler flap cannot be opened or closed properly by attaching digital
photos or a video in PQIS.
For instructions for replacing the filler flap, see  Technical Information 'Replacing filler flap'.
Work Procedure: 1
Check projection between the filler flap and rear side panel in the locking mechanism area.
Pay particular attention to the following points:
•
Check the filler flap using a steel rule and feeler gauge with the filler flap fully closed
 Checking filler flap.
Checking filler flap
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Make sure not to scratch the paint surface when using the steel rule.
•
Position the steel rule at the center at the same height as the locking mechanism as shown
 Checking filler flap with the edge on the filler flap.
•
Make sure that the steel rule is completely touching the filler flap, particularly in the rear area 
Checking projection of filler flap -arrow A-.
Checking projection of filler flap
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•
Do not put pressure on the steel rule.
•
Use a 0.80-mm feeler gauge because the required projection of the filler flap with respect to the
side panel must be at least 0.80 mm.
•
Push in the feeler gauge at the steel rule directly after the body gap between the filler flap and
side panel and check the projection at this point  Checking projection of filler flap -dimension
X-.
•
Repeat the check at least twice. To do this, position the steel rule slightly above and below the
original test position at the same height as the locking mechanism and check the projection
again there.
•
Required projection value: The projection from filler flap to side paneldirectly after the
body gap between the filler flap and side panel must be greater than or equal to 0.80 mm
( Projection of filler flap -dimension X-).
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Projection of filler flap
•
Document the results of the check. To do this, attach digital photos in PQIS showing the
projection of the filler flap and the check performed using the feeler gauge.
Subsequent procedure, depending on the result of the check:
2
•
The projection is greater than or equal to 0.80 mm at all previously checked positions:
The filler flap does not have to be replaced. Continue with Step 2.
•
The projection is less than 0.80 mm at one of the previously checked positions: Replace
the filler flap. For instructions, see  Technical Information 'Replacing filler flap'.
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
End of remedial action.
For warranty processing, see Scope 1 under  Technical Information 'Warranty processing'.
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Replacing filler flap
1
Open the flap  Removing flap -2-.
2
Release catch  Removing flap -1- using a suitable
tool and pull off the filler flap  Removing flap -2- (
Removing flap -arrow-).
3
Paint new filler flap  Removing flap -2- in vehicle
colour.
Information
Painting stage S1 - new part painting
The painting of new body parts - including sub-parts
and sections - is referred to as "new part painting". A
differentiation is made between screwed parts and
welded parts.
The painting of visible and invisible interior surfaces,
e.g. the lid hinge, is classified as Painting stage 1.
Removing flap
Stage 1 includes:
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Phase I - Preparation
•
Phase II - Priming
•
Phase III – Painting
•
Phase IV - Applying clear lacquer
Information on painting can be found in the "Paint Manual - Painting method for plastic components".
4
Carefully push new filler flap/charge port door  Removing flap -2- into the guides until it locks with
an audible click.
5
Carry out a function test on the filler flap. To do this, close the flap and then open it again.
6
Close the flap.
7
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
End of remedial action.
For warranty processing, see Scopes 3 - 4 under  Technical Information 'Warranty processing'.
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Information
The filler flap must always be checked by a Porsche dealership.
Scope 1:
•
Porsche dealerships that carry out this campaign fully must submit an invoice for the relevant
scope from scopes 1 or 3.
•
Porsche dealerships that hand the filler flap over to an external service provider in order to carry
out the required painting work must submit an invoice for Scope 4. In this case, please document
a copy of the invoice in PQIS.
Checking projection between filler flap and side panel
•
The filler flap does not have to be replaced
Working time:
Labor time: 21 TU
Checking projection between filler flap and side panel
 Damage Code WJ61 066 000 1
Scope 2:
Only relevant for Hybrid vehicles – see relevant Technical Information for these vehicle types
Scope 3:
Checking projection between filler flap and side panel – Replacing filler flap
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All work required for replacing the filler flap was carried out fully by the Porsche dealership
Working time:
Replacing filler flap
Includes:
Checking projection between filler flap and side panel
Removing and installing filler flap
Painting filler flap in vehicle color
Labor time: 154 TU
Parts required:
00004330428
Filler flap
1 ea.
WJ610000001*
Expendable items
(masking materials, sanding materials and
cleaning agents, paint in vehicle color)
1 ea.
(for warranty invoicing
only)
* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ610000001 with the "expendable items" designation as an additional part costing $13.50 USD in the warranty claim.
 Damage Code WJ61 066 000 2
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Checking projection between filler flap and side panel – Replacing filler flap
•
The filler flap was painted by an external service provider
Working time:
Replacing filler flap
Includes:
Checking projection between filler flap and side panel
Removing and installing filler flap
Labor time: 24 TU
Parts required:
00004330428
Filler flap
1 ea.
WJ610000001*
Expendable items
(masking materials, sanding materials and
cleaning agents, paint in vehicle color)
1 ea.
(for warranty invoicing
only)
Sublet labor:
Painting filler flap in vehicle color
Sublet labor time:
max. 130 TU
* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ610000001 with the "expendable items" designation as an additional part costing $13.50 USD in the warranty claim.
 Damage Code WJ61 066 000 2
Scopes 5 - 10:
Only relevant for Hybrid vehicles – see relevant Technical Information for these vehicle types
Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.
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