Preparation of new part

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Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Cable And Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

Install cover bowl (1).

Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Bowl, Cable And Rubber Collar

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Installation note:

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

Fig 4: 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 fit.

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 5: 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 6: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Protective Cap

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