41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl (Vehicles With Diesel Engine)

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Applicable to vehicles with diesel engine and SCR fluid tank for urea additive

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay.
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves).
Avoid eye contact (safety goggles).
Urea/water mixture can escape when components carrying urea/water mixture are released. Have a collecting vessel ready.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Maintain conditions of absolute cleanliness.
Connections and covers of lines carrying urea/water mixture must be cleaned thoroughly with water after each removal or before each installation.
Thoroughly clean the working area with water after repair work.
Use lint-free cloths for cleaning.
Close connections and lines.
Thoroughly clean special tool with water after each use.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right REAR WHEEL
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH COVER
Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK
Close the central locking system with open cap

IMPORTANT: Deformation of the sheet metal flanges in the side wall and the wheel arch results in permanent vehicle leakage. Carry out removal/installation with great care.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl
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Press sealing cup (1) through to the outside.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Slacken/unclip fuel filler pipe (3) and lines (3).

Installation note:

Replace plastic nut.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe

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Slacken nut (1).

Unlock snap fasteners (2) and pull off lines.

Feed out and remove fuel filler pipe (3).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe, Snap Fasteners, And Nut

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Installation note:

Clean contact surfaces on body and ground connection (top of holder) on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.

Remove ejector (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Ejector

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Lift out the retaining strap (1) and remove the lid.

Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Strap And Markings

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Insert screwdriver to a depth of max. 7 mm and unlock cover bowl latch mechanism.

Fig 6: Unlocking Cover Bowl Catch

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Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (1).

Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (2).

Unlock catches in following order:

Top left
Bottom left
Top right
Bottom right

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.

Fig 7: Releasing Catches With Screwdriver

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Slightly pull the locking pin (1) forward in the direction of the arrow, if applicable.

Fig 8: Pulling Locking Pin Forward Slightly

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Close hinge arm (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage sheet metal flange of side wall.

Carefully twist out cover bowl (2) at first at rear in direction of arrow from side panel and remove.

Fig 9: Removing Cover Bowl

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Release wiring harness (1) at attachment points.

Release cable (2) for emergency operation of fuel filler cap.

Installation note:

Make sure the cable for emergency operation is correctly installed.

Fig 10: Identifying Wiring Harness Attachment Points And Cable For Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Operation

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for actuator drive.

Release retaining clip (2) for locking the fuel filler cap in direction of arrow.

Press latch mechanism (3) in direction of arrow and pull off actuator drive (4) from cover bowl.

Installation note:

Make sure the servo drive for fuel filler flap is correctly installed.

Fig 11: Pulling Off Actuator Drive From Cover Bowl

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Check central locking system before installation of cover bowl.

Systematic representation.

Installation note:

Open hinge arm.

Turn sealing sleeve in area of hinge inwards and hold.

Insert cover bowl and engage sealing cup over fuel filler pipe.

Fig 12: Turning Sealing Sleeve Inwards

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Installation note:

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

Fig 13: Pulling Sealing Lip Over Sheet Metal Flange Of Wheel Arch

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Systematic representation.

Installation note:

Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 14: Checking Sealing Lip

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Installation note:

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

Rubber pad
Latch mechanisms, top/bottom
Spring
Catch
Guide

Fig 15: Identifying Cover Bowl With Related Parts
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Cover bowl must audibly snap into place 4 times.

There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side wall in area.