Replacing Cover Bowl
41 63 003 - Replacing cover bowl
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove servodrive for tank filler flap Service and Repair
- Remove rear left 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
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 (refer to EPC Electronic Parts Catalogue):
- (1) Cover bowl
MINI COOPER S:
Unclip tank cap and remove.
MINI COOPER S:
Installation:
Catches (1) must not be damaged.
Release nuts (1) and (2) on fuel filler pipe.
Tightening torque 16 11 1AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.
Installation:
Make sure ground cable (3) to connected to mounting.
Note:
Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.
Release rubber seal from sheet metal flange.
Turn sleeve (1) through approx. 45° and pull out in direction of arrow.
Press retaining strap (1) inwards and lift out (see arrow).
Remove cover (2).
Pierce cover bowl at markings (3) with a small screwdriver.
Insert screwdriver to a depth of max. 5 mm and unlock cover bowl catch.
Unlock catches (1) and (2) in succession.
Lever out cover bowl in area (3) with plastic wedge.
Important!
Do not damage sheet metal flange of side panel.
Carefully turn cover bowl (1) in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation:
Open hinge arm.
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 3 times.
After installing, carefully check that cover bowl is securely seated.
There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side panel in area (1).