41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

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

NOTE: The illustration is a schematic diagram and is to be applied 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:

(1) Cover bowl

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

Fig 2: Pressing Sealing Cup

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Release nuts (1) and (2).

Installation note:

Replace plastic nut.

Tightening torque: 16 12 2AZ .

Slacken the fuel filler pipe (3).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Pipe And Nuts

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Installation note:

Clean contact surface 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: Retaining Strap

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Insert screwdriver to a depth of max. 5 mm and unlock cover bowl latch mechanism.

Fig 6: Removing Cover Bowl Latch Mechanism Using Screwdriver

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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: Removing 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

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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: Closing Hinge Arm

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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: Wiring Harness

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

Detach release clip (2) 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: Disconnecting Actuator Drive Plug Connection

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Check function of controller drive 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 sleeve over fuel filler pipe.

Fig 12: Opening Hinge Arm

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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: Sealing Lip

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Installation note:

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

Bump stop
Latch mechanisms, top/bottom
Spring
Catch
Guide

Fig 15: Bump Stop, Spring, Guide And Catch
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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.