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Replacing Cover Bowl




41 63 003 - Replacing cover bowl





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- 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
- Remove front wheel arch cover (rear section)





Unscrew nut (1).

Installation:
Make sure seal (2) is correctly seated.





Installation:
Clean contact surface on body and grounding lead on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.





Release nuts (1).





Turn cover (1) through approx. 45° and lever out in direction of arrow.





Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.
Remove cover (2).
Remove rubber pad (3).
Insert a suitable tool through bores (3) and release catches.

Installation:
Make sure seal (4) is correctly seated.





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





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





Close flap (1).
Twist cover bowl (2) in direction of arrow out of side panel and remove.






Installation:
Following parts on cover bowl (6) must not be damaged or missing:
1 - Rubber pad
2 - Catches, top/bottom
3 - Spring
4 - Catch
5 - Guide