41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl

41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl







Special tools required:
- 00 9 321







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove flap for fuel filler neck

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.

NOTE: Rubber collar (1) remains attached to vehicle.







Lift out retaining strap (1).

Pierce markings (2) with a small screwdriver.







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







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

Insert screwdriver to specified measurement a and unlock cover bowl catch.

Measurement a = approx. 10 mm







Keep cover bowl tensioned with pliers (1).

Unlock catches individually with screwdriver (2).

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.







Installing cover bowl:
Remove rubber collar (1) from new part.

NOTE: When replacing rubber collar: Remove wheel arch cover.







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







Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged. (Watertightness)







Fit approx. 0.5 m long cable (1) in groove on rubber collar (2).







Install cover bowl (1).
Thread ends of cable (2) outwards.
Cover bowl must snap into place 4 times.
Align bottom rubber cup (3) with recess (arrow).
Pull rubber collar (3) over the cover bowl by pulling the ends of cables (2).







Slowly pull out cable ends (2).
Press rubber cup (1) into groove with special tool 00 9 321.







Carefully check cover bowl (2) in area of latches for proper 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 collar (1) is correctly seated (watertightness).