Special Tools Required

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00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flap for fuel filler neck . Refer to 41 63 000 Removing And Installing Flap For Fuel Filler Neck
Remove servodrive for tank filler flap . Refer to 67 11 555 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR TANK FILLER FLAP and/or 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 (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

(1) Filler bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Bowl
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Release rubber collar (1) from cover bowl (2) by pressing inward.

NOTE: Rubber collar (1) remains attached to vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Collar & Cover Bowl

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove rubber pads (2).

NOTE: Rubber pads (2) are replaced with a new cover bowl.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Pads

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows cover bowl removed.

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

Fig 4: Inserting Screwdriver To Depth Of Max. 5 MM & Unlock Cover Bowl Catch

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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 5: Unlocking Catches Individually With Screwdriver

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Close 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 6: Removing Cover Bowl

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Preparation of new part:

Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

Fig 7: Identifying Rubber Collar

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Installation:

Fit approx. 0.5 m long cable (1) in groove on rubber collar (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Cable In Groove On Rubber Collar

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Installation:

Install cover bowl (1).

Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.

Align bottom rubber collar (3) with recess (see arrow).

Pull rubber collar (3) over the cover bowl by pulling the ends of cables (2).

Fig 9: Aligning Bottom Rubber Collar With Recess

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Installation:

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

Press rubber collar (1) into groove with special tool 00 9 321 .

Fig 10: Pressing Rubber Collar Into Groove With Special Tool 00 9 321

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Installation:

Cover bowl (2) must snap into place 4 times.

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

There must be no discernible gap between the sealing lip of the cover bowl and the side panel in the area.

Make sure rubber collar (1) is correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig 11: Identifying Rubber Collar

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Installation:

Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged.

Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

(Watertightness!)

Fig 12: Checking Protective Cap For Correct Seating

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