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41 63 003 Replacing Cover Bowl

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Turn cover (1) through approx. 45° and lever out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Turning Cover
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Remove rubber pad (3).

Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove cover (2).

Lever out seal (4) inwards.

Insert a suitable tool through bores (3) and release catches.

Installation: 

Make sure seal (4) is correctly seated.

IMPORTANT: If seal (4) has been removed, it must be turned inside out.
Fig 2: Retaining Strap, Rubber Pad And Cover
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Installation: 

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

Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

Fig 3: Catches, Ejector And Protective Cap
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Installation: 

Locks (1) on left/right of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locks And Left/Right Of Cover
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Close flap (1).

Twist cover bowl (2) in direction of arrow out of side panel and remove.

Fig 5: Twisting Cover Bowl
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Installation: 

Following parts on cover bowl (6) must not be damaged or missing:

  1. Rubber pad
  2. Catches, top/bottom
  3. Spring
  4. Catch
  5. Guide
    Fig 6: Rubber Pad, Catches, Top/Bottom, Spring, Catch And Guide
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