Remove Cover Housing

Loosen the sealing lip (1) from the wheel arch.

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Pierce the cover housing (1) in the highlighted areas (2) using a small screwdriver.

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Hold cover bowl under tension.
Insert the screwdriver no more than 10 mm deep.
Unlock the detents (6) in a sequence from (1) to (4) using a screwdriver (5).

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Turn and remove the cover housing from the side panel.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Close fuel filler flap.
Remove the cover housing.

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