41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl

41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right rear wheel
- Remove rear right wheel arch cover
- Remove flap for fuel filler neck
- Remove servodrive for tank filler flap

NOTE: Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.







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 care.







Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue):
- (1) Filler bowl







Release rubber collar (1) from cover bowl (2) by pressing inward.







Turn cover (1) through approx. 90° and lever out in direction of arrow.







Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.
Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.







NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows cover bowl removed.

Insert screwdriver to specified measurement a and unlock cover bowl catch.
Measurement a = 5 mm







Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (2).
Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (1).
Unlock catches in following order:
1. Top left
2. Bottom left
3. Top right
4. Bottom right

Move screwdriver in opposite direction at both lower catches.







Close hinge arm (1).

IMPORTANT:
Do not damage sheet metal flange of side panel.
Do not damage cable connector (next illustration).

Carefully twist out cover bowl (2) at first at rear in direction of arrow from side panel and remove.
Remove sealing sleeve from fuel filler pipe.







Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows cover bowl removed.







Installation note:
Open hinge arm.
Turn sealing sleeve in area of hinge inwards and hold.
Insert cover bowl and engage sealing sleeve over fuel filler pipe.







Installation note:
Using fitting aid (1), pull sealing lip (2) over sheet metal flange of wheel arch (3).







Installation note:
Cover bowl must snap into place 4 times.
After installing, carefully check cover bowl at clips for secure seating.
There must be no discernible gap between the sealing lip of the cover bowl and the side panel in the area.
Make sure rubber sleeve (1) is correctly seated in areas (2) and (3).







Installation note:
Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.
Check that sealing lip is correctly seated.







Installation note:
Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged.
Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.
(Watertightness.)







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