41 63 003 Replacing Cover Bowl

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 18 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive, 2015 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, 2015 BMW 750i xDrive, 2015 BMW 750Li xDrive, and 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK

NOTE: Carry over schematic representation 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.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Filler bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Bowl

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 4: Turning Sleeve

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Locks

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

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

Measurement a = approx. 10 mm

Fig 6: Disconnecting Cover Bowl Catch Using Screwdriver

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Disconnecting Catches Using Screwdriver

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 8: Twisting Cover Bowl

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Preparation of new part

Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

Fig 9: Identifying Rubber Collar

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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

Fig 10: Identifying Cable And Rubber Collar

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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 11: Pulling Cable Ends

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Slowly pull out cable ends (2).

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

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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 13: Identifying Rubber Collar And Cover Bowl

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.