Rear interior trim removal/filler flap problem

[Oldnewbie]

The fuel filler flap on my Elegance Estate has stopped opening properly.I suspect it is usually popped open by a spring when the solenoid operates and either the spring is dead or broken.The solenoid still makes a healthy clunk.

I need to remove the rear trim to take a look but would like to know where to start.Do I have to take off the rear speaker unit above the trim or will the trim just pull out?

Thanks in advance,Dave

[SilverBandit]

if you mean the trim in the boot area then it's fairly simple to remove - I created a guide to replacing the rear speakers which covers most of it. Download it from here...

http://www.tvrchimaera.plus.com/Skoda_ICE.pdf (924KB)

Hope that helps.

[mbames]

To access the solenoid on the estate, it is pretty easy. Open the 'fabric' access door on the right hand side of the boot, and using a small screw driver loosen one screw and then I believe the solenoid will come out.

I took mine out months ago, just for the sake of it (oh, and put it back again and it still worked afterwards!)