41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK

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:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl

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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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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove grommets (2).

NOTE: Grommets (2) are replaced with new cover bowl.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Strap And Grommets

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

Fig 4: Turning Sleeve

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Locks And Cover

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

Fig 6: Identifying Cover Bowl Catch Dimension

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

Dimension a = approx. 10 mm

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: Detaching Catches Using Screwdriver

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Close hinge arm (1).

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

Fig 8: Removing Cover Bowl

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

Preparation of new part:

Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

Fig 9: Identifying Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

Fit approx. 0.5 m long cable (1) in groove on rubber collar (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Cable And Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

Install cover bowl (1).

Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.

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

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

Fig 11: Identifying Cover Bowl, Cable And Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

Fig 12: Pressing Rubber Collar Into Groove With Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Installation note:

Cover bowl (2) 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 collar (1) is correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig 13: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl

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Installation note:

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

Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

(Watertightness!)

Fig 14: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Protective Cap

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