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41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

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 2: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl
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Lift out retaining strap (1).

Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Strap And Pierce Markings
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Turn cover (1) through approx. 90° and lever out in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing 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 5: Removing 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:

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

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.

Fig 6: Unlocking Catches Using Screwdriver
G08476539Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 7: Twisting Out Cover Bowl
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Installing cover bowl 

Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

NOTE: When replacing rubber collar: Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Collar
G08476541Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 9: Identifying Locks And Cover
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Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Protective Cap
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Fit approx. 0.5 m long cable (1) in groove on rubber collar (2).

Fig 11: Identifying Cable And Rubber Collar
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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 12: Identifying Cover Bowl, Cable And Rubber Collar
G08476545Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

Fig 13: Pressing Rubber Collar Into Groove With Special Tool (00 9 321)
G08476546Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 14: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl
G08476547Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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