Fuel filler flap conversion (from lock type to popper release type)

[mintyfresh]

Has anyone done the aforementioned conversion? If so how do i go about doing it, any pics/advice is greatly appreaciated!

If i cant swap the whole unit over i might look into just using the flap and a different way of getting it to open and close

i've already got the lever, cable and flap by the way

 

[andyseadog]

i think this should be 'reasonably' straight forward (the famous last words )
only saying this my nieghbours 2003 vw passat had a release popper as standard on the filler flap, i had to replace it a little while back...
if your anyway mechanically minded it would be very easy to take one from a 02-05 scrappy passat as the unit itslef is quite small and has a nice mounting bracket, then all you need is to wire it into your micra if i remember rightly theres only 2 pins on the rear of the popper, then all you need is a pretty looking switch, could borrow the passats one it is illuminated red too? just you need a switch that springs back into place like a 'leccy window switch as an ordinary flip switch would be pain in the bum

 

[mintyfresh]

Hmm sounds interesting, I've got the all the micra gubbins from a Super S which has a flap-popper as standard, i just dont know how im supposed to route the wiring and also if ive gotta drill any holes for the cables from the popper or anything

 

[mintyfresh]

I'm going to try and fit the lever and cable tonight, can anyone help with the path of the cable? Do a little drawing or explain in detail the route it takes to get from lever to flap and boot?

Cheers!