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41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Installing cover bowl 

Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

NOTE: When replacing rubber collar: Remove wheel arch cover. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl Rubber Collar
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Locks (1) on left/right of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover Left/Right And Locks
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Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cap, Catches And Ejector
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Fit approx. 0.5 m long cable (1) in groove on rubber collar (2).

Fig 4: Fitting Long Cable On Rubber Collar Groove
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Install cover bowl (1).

Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.

Cover bowl must snap into place 4 times.

Align bottom rubber cup (3) with recess (arrow).

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

Fig 5: Pulling Cable End From Rubber Collar
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Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

Fig 6: Pressing Rubber Cup Into Groove
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Carefully check cover bowl (2) in area of latches for proper 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 collar (1) is correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig 7: Identifying Cover Bowl And Rubber Collar
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NOTE: Carry over schematic diagram 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 ):

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

NOTE: Rubber collar (1) remains attached to vehicle.
Fig 9: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl
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Lift out retaining strap (1).

Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.

Fig 10: Identifying Retaining Strap And Pierce Markings
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Turn cover (1) through approx. 90° and lever out in direction of arrow.

Fig 11: Turning Cover
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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 = approx. 10 mm

Fig 12: Removing Cover Bowl Using Screwdriver
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Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (1).

Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (2).

Unlock catches in following order:

  1. Top left
  2. Bottom left
  3. Top right
  4. Bottom right

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.

Fig 13: Identifying Catches Unlocking Sequence
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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 14: Removing Cover Bowl From Side Panel
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