41 63 003 Replacing Cover Bowl

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• 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 .

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

Fig 1: Turning Cover

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove cover (2).

Remove rubber pad (3).

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

Installation: 

Make sure seal (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Retaining Strap, Cover, Rubber Pad And Seal

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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, Spring And Guide

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