41 63 003 Replace Cover Bowl

41 63 003 Replace cover bowl







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear left wheel arch cover
- Remove flap for fuel filler neck
- Remove servo drive for tank filler flap







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







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







Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 16 11 1 AZ. 00 00 Excerpt From Company Standard BMW GS 90003-2
Loosen fuel filler pipe (2) from cover panel.

Installation note:
Please ensure correct installation of the ground cable (3).
If necessary, clean contact surfaces.
Ensure ground connection.







NOTE: Illustrations shows fuel filler pipe removed.

Remove rubber seal from sheet metal flange.







Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.
Remove cover (2).
Remove rubber stops (3) or break through marks (3) using a small screwdriver.
Insert a small screwdriver through the bore holes (3) and undo the latch mechanism.







NOTE: Insert screwdriver to a depth of max. 5 mm and unlock cover bowl latch mechanism.







Close the flap (1).
Undo cover panel (2) and remove.







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







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







Installation note:
Cover panel must engage audibly.
After installing, carefully check that cover bowl is securely seated.
There must be no discernible gap between sealing lip and side wall in area (1).







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