41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl

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

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 16 11 1 AZ .

Loosen fuel filler pipe (2) from cover panel.

Installation note:

Please ensure correct installation of the ground cable (3).

If necessary, clean contact surfaces.

Ensure ground connection.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe And Nuts

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NOTE: Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Remove rubber seal from sheet metal flange.

Fig 4: Checking Sealing Lip

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove cover (2).

Remove rubber stops (3) or break through marks (3) using a small screwdriver.

Insert a small screwdriver through the bore holes (3) and undo the latch mechanism.

Fig 5: Identifying Stop Pads, Cover, And Retaining Strap

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NOTE: 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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Close the flap (1).

Undo cover panel (2) and remove.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Flap And Cover Panel

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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 8: 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 9: Checking Sealing Lip

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Installation note:

Cover panel must engage audibly.

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 10: Checking For Gap Between Sealing Lip And Side Panel

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Installation note:

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

Fig 11: Identifying Locks And Cover

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