Replacing Cover Bowl

41 63 003 - Replacing cover bowl





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right rear wheel 36 10 300 Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
- Remove rear right wheel arch trim Service and Repair
- Remove flap for fuel filler neck [1][2]41 63 000 Removing and Installing Flap For Fuel Filler Neck
- Remove servodrive for tank filler flap Removing and Installing/Replacing Servodrive For Tank Filler Flap

Note:
Carry over schematic representation 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:
- (1) Filler bowl





Turn sleeve (1) through approx. 45° and pull out in direction of arrow.





Press retaining strap (1) inwards and lift out (see arrow).
Pierce cover bowl at markings (3) with a small screwdriver.
Remove cover (2).






Note:
Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Release rubber seal from sheet metal flange.





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





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.

Carefully twist out cover bowl (2) at first at rear in direction of arrow from side panel and remove.





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





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





Installation:
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 sealing lip and side panel in area (1).