41 63 003 Replacing cover bowl

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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 (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

Filler bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Bowl

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Release rubber collar (1) from cover bowl (2) by pressing inward.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl

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

Fig 3: Identifying Sleeve

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Strap And Pierce Markings

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

Insert screwdriver to specified measurement a and unlock cover bowl catch.

Measurement a=5 mm

Fig 5: Inserting Screwdriver To 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 6: Unlocking Catches With Screwdriver And Pliers

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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.

Remove sealing sleeve from fuel filler pipe.

Fig 7: Identifying Hinge Arm And Cover Bowl

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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

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Installation:

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

Fig 9: Identifying Fitting Aid, Sealing Lip And Wheel Arch

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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 the sealing lip of the cover bowl and the side panel in the area.

Make sure rubber sleeve (1) is correctly seated in areas (2) and (3).

Fig 10: Identifying Rubber Sleeve And Seated In Areas

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Installation:

Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 11: Checking Sealing Lip

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Installation:

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

Check protective cap (3) for correct seating. (Watertightness!)

Fig 12: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Protective Cap

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Installation:

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

Fig 13: Identifying Locks And Cover

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