41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Carry over schematic diagram 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 body new parts are required:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 16 11 1AZ .

Release rubber seal (2) from the sheet metal flange and press it outward in the direction of the arrow.

Installation note:

Ensure that the grounding cable is correctly screwed onto the body (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Rubber Seal From Sheet Metal Flange

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Unclip the ventilation (1).

Release nut (2) and fuel filler pipe (3) slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Ventilation And Fuel Filler Pipe

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

Fig 4: Pulling Out Sleeve

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove cover (2).

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

Fig 5: Pressing Retaining Strip Inwards

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

Fig 6: Unlocking Cover Bowl Catch

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Unlock latch mechanisms (1) and (2) in succession.

Lever out cover bowl in area (3) with plastic wedge.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage sheet metal flange of sidewall.

Fig 7: Unlocking Catches

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Carefully turn cover bowl (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Open hinge arm.

Insert cover bowl and engage sealing sleeve over fuel filler pipe.

Fig 8: Turning Cover Bowl

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Installation note:

Sealing lip (2) has a shaped extension that serves as a fitting aid (1).

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

Fig 9: Pulling Sealing Lip Over Sheet Metal Flange Of Wheel Arch

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Installation note:

Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 10: Checking Sealing Lip

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Installation note:

Cover bowl must snap into place 3 times.

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

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

Fig 11: Checking For Gap Between Sealing Lip And Side Panel

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