41 63 003 Replacing cover bowl

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

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.

Removal:

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Cover bowl

Fig 1: Cover Bowl

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Cooper S:

Lift out latch mechanisms (1) and remove cover of fuel filler cap (2).

Fig 2: Latch Mechanisms And Cover

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Removing the FUEL FILLER NECK .

NOTE: The fuel filler neck is only removed until the cover pot is removed.

Once the cover pot has been removed, reinstall the fuel filler neck.

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Filler Neck

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Press sealing cup through to the outside.

Pierce cover bowl at markings (1) with a small screwdriver.

Fig 4: Markings On Sealing Cup

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

Fig 5: Unlocking Cover Bowl Latch Mechanism

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Hold cover pot gently under tension.

Unlock latch mechanisms on left and right by inserting a screwdriver in the direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Unlocking Latch Mechanisms

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage sheet metal flange of side wall.

Screw cover pot (1) out of the side panel in the direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 7: Removing Side Panel Cover Pot

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

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

Remove cover pot.

Fig 8: Actuator Drive Plug Connection And Cable

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Installation:

Remounting the SERVODRIVE FOR FUEL FILLER FLAP .

Connect the plug connection (1) for the servodrive.

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

Check central locking system before installation of cover bowl.

Fig 9: Actuator Drive Plug Connection And Cable

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage sheet metal flange of side wall.

Install cover pot (1) in the side panel in the direction of arrow.

NOTE: Cover bowl must audibly snap into place 2 times.

Fig 10: Installing Cover Pot In Side Panel

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

Fig 11: Installing Cover Pot In Side Panel

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

Fig 12: Pulling Sealing Lip Over Sheet Metal Flange Of Wheel Arch

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Check that sealing lip (1) is mounted correctly.

Fig 13: Checking Sealing Lip

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Cooper S:

NOTE: Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 14: Latch Mechanisms

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Cooper S:

Install fuel filler cap cover (2).

NOTE: Latch mechanisms (1) must be felt to engage.

Fig 15: Latch Mechanisms And Cover

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