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Removing and installing seal
Removing and installing seal
In the factory a sealant is applied to the rear lid seal, the seal is fitted to the body flange and then rolled on.
  Note
t  When the seal is removed, the sealant on the inside of the seal will be spread and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then refitted, sealing and firm seating are no longer guaranteed.
t  Therefore, each seal that is completely removed must be replaced with a seal known as a „tap-on seal“.
t  If a seal has been partially removed, squeeze sides of seal together before installing.
Removing
   
Carry out following work:
–  Pull seal -1- off body flange.

Installing
   
Carry out following work:
–  Align junction -2- of seal -1- with holes in side panel -3-.
–  Press seal -1- evenly onto body flange by hand.

   

Tank flap unit > < Removing and installing striker pin