41 63 002 Replacing fuel filler flap hinge

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left REAR WHEEL .
Remove REAR LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK .
Remove servodrive for tank filler flap.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Hinge, fuel filler flap

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Flap Hinge

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Turn cover (1) through approx. 45° and lever out in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Unscrew nuts (1) from fuel filler pipe.

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Release fuel filler pipe (2) from retaining pins and remove from assembly/fuel filler flap.

Installation:

Make sure grounding cable (3) is correctly fitted.

Vent hose seal must be correctly fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Nuts And Grounding Cable

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NOTE: Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Release rubber seal from sheet metal flange.

Fig 4: Locating Rubber Seal Of Sheet Metal Flange

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove cover (2).

Remove rubber buffer (3) or pierce markings (3) with a small screwdriver.

Insert a small screwdriver through bores (3) and release catches.

Fig 5: Pressing Retaining Strap

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

Fig 6: Inserting Screwdriver

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Close flap (1).

Twist out cover housing (2) and remove.

Fig 7: Identifying Flap And Cover Housing

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Installation:

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

Fig 8: Pulling Sealing Lip

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Installation:

Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe

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Installation:

Cover housing must snap audibly into place.

After installing, carefully check that cover bowl is securely seated.

There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side panel in area (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Cover Housing

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Installation:

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

Fig 11: Identifying Locks And Cover

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