41 63 003 Replacing Cover Bowl

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, and 2007 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right rear wheel . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
Remove rear right wheel arch trim . See 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Remove flap for fuel filler neck . See 41 63 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK .
Remove servodrive for tank filler flap . See 67 11 555 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR TANK FILLER FLAP .

NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.

IMPORTANT: Deformation of the sheet metal flanges in the side panel and the wheel arch results in permanent vehicle leakage. Carry out removal/installation with great care.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Filler bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Bowl
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Turn sleeve (1) through approx. 45° and pull out in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Turning Sleeve

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press retaining strap (1) inwards and lift out (see arrow).

Pierce cover bowl at markings (3) with a small screwdriver.

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Release rubber seal from sheet metal flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert screwdriver to a depth of max. 5 mm and unlock cover bowl catch.

Fig 5: Unlocking Cover Bowl Catch

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (2).

Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (1).

Unlock catches in following order:

Top left
Bottom left
Top right
Bottom right

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.

Fig 6: Unlocking Catches

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open hinge arm (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage sheet metal flange of side panel.

Carefully twist out cover bowl (2) at first at rear in direction of arrow from side panel and remove.

Fig 7: Twisting Out Cover Bowl

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Open hinge arm.

Turn sealing sleeve in area of hinge inwards and hold.

Insert cover bowl and engage sealing sleeve over fuel filler pipe.

Fig 8: Inserting Cover Bowl And Engage Sealing Sleeve Over Fuel Filler Pipe

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Using fitting aid (1), pull sealing lip (2) over sheet metal flange of wheel arch (3).

Fig 9: Pulling Sealing Lip

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 10: Identifying Rubber Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Cover bowl must snap into place 4 times.

After installing, carefully check cover bowl at clips for secure seating.

There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side panel in area (1).

Fig 11: Identifying Sealing Lip

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.