41 63 003 Replace cover bowl

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Preliminary work needed:

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 panel and the wheel arch results in permanent vehicle leakage. Carry out removal/installation with great vehicle care.

Removal:

The following new body parts are required:

Cover bowl

Fig 1: Cover Bowl

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MINI Cooper S:

Lift out detents (1) and remove cover of gas cap (2).

Fig 2: Fuel Filler Cap Cover And Detents

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Remove 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.

Press seal cup (1) through to the outside.

Fig 3: Pressing Sealing Cup Through To Outside

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

Fig 4: Cover Bowl Markings

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

Fig 5: Unlocking Cover Bowl Catch

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Hold cover pot gently under tension.

Unlock detents on left and right by inserting a screwdriver in the arrow direction.

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 arrow direction and remove.

Fig 7: Screwing Cover Pot Out Of Side Panel

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

Release cable (2) for emergency operation of gas 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 gas 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 arrow direction.

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

Fig 10: Installing Cover Pot Into 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 Into Side Panel

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Using installation 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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MINI Cooper S:

NOTE: Detents (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 14: Identifying Catches

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MINI Cooper S:

Install gas cap cover (2).

NOTE: Detents (1) must be felt to engage.

Fig 15: Fuel Filler Cap Cover And Detents

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