41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right REAR WHEEL
Remove REAR LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK
Close the central locking system with open cap

The following body new parts are required:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bowl

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IMPORTANT: Deformation of the sheet metal flanges in the side wall and the wheel arch results in permanent vehicle leakage. Carry out removal/installation with great care.

Unclip the ventilation (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Ventilation And Nut

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Loosen the nut (1) and loosen the fuel filler pipe.

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.

Fig 3: Releasing Rubber Seal From Sheet Metal Flange

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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 4: Pressing Retaining Strap

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

Fig 5: 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 side wall.

Fig 6: Unlocking Catches

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

Observe the wiring harness for the actuator drive.

Installation note:

Open hinge arm.

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

Fig 7: Turning Cover Bowl

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for actuator drive.

Release cable (2) for emergency operation of fuel filler cap.

Remove SERVODRIVE FOR FUEL FILLER FLAP from over pan.

Fig 8: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable

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Installation note:

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

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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