41 63 003 Cover Bowl Replacement (Convertible)

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.

Remove flap for fuel filler neck .
Remove servodrive for tank filler flap . See 67 11 555 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR TANK FILLER FLAP (CONVERTIBLE) .

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) Filler bowl

Fig 1: Filler Bowl
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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and lift out.

Pierce cover bowl at markings (3) with a small screwdriver.

Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Retaining Strap And Cover

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Lift rubber collar (1) over plastic tabs in areas (2).

Release rubber collar (1) from cover bowl (3) by pressing inward.

NOTE: Rubber collar (1) remains attached to vehicle.

Fig 3: Rubber Collar, Plastic Tabs And Cover Bowl

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

Fig 4: Unlocking Cover Bowl Catch

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Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (2).

Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (1).

Unlock catches in following order:

Top left
Bottom left
Top right
Bottom right

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.

Fig 5: Unlocking Catches With Screwdriver

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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 6: Hinge Arm And Cover Bowl

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Cable And Rubber Collar

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Installation:

Install cover bowl (1).

Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.

Align bottom rubber collar (3) with recess.

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

Fig 8: Cover Bowl And Rubber Collar

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Installation:

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

Fig 9: Rubber Collar And Cable Ends

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Installation:

Cover bowl must snap into place 4 times.

After installing, carefully check cover bowl at clips for secure fit.

There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side panel in area (4).

Check secure fit of rubber collar (1) in areas (2).

Fig 10: Rubber Collar

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