41 63 003 Cover Bowl Replacement

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove flap for fuel filler neck  . See 41 63 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK .
• Remove actuator drive for tank filler flap  . See 67 11 555 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR TANK FILLER FLAP .

Lever out ejector (1) in direction of arrow.

Press retaining strap (2) inwards and remove.

Lever out seal (3) from cover bowl (4).

Fig 1: Removing Ejector

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

Lever out cover bowl (3) at rear over opening (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Angle Approx. 45°

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged.

Fit cover cap (3) correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Ejector And Cover Cap

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Installation: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Locks On Left/Right And Cover

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Close flap (1).

Twist cover bowl (2) in direction of arrow out of side panel and remove.

Fig 5: Twisting Cover Bowl

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Installation: 

Following parts on cover bowl (6) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Rubber pad
2. Catches, top/bottom
3. Spring
4. Catch
5. Guide
   Fig 6: Identifying Rubber Pad, Catches, Top/Bottom, Spring, Catch And Guide

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