Install Cover Housing

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Clean contact surface (1) on body and ground connection at fuel filler pipe.
The ground connection must be guaranteed.

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Push the cover housing towards the front at an angle into the side panel.
Push sealing cup over fuel filler pipe.

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Connect the plug connection (1).
Open fuel filler flap.

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Clip in the cover housing (1) into the side panel.
The latch mechanisms (2) must engage audibly.

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

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Check
Check the sealing lip (1) is positioned correctly.

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Result

» Sealing lip (1) does not have uniform contact with the rear side panel.

Measure
Check flange (1) on rear side panel for damage.
Straighten flange if necessary.

Check
Check the sealing lip (1) is positioned correctly.

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Result

» The sealing lip (1) is not evenly in contact with the wheel arch.

Measure
Connect the sealing lip (1) to the wheel arch.