Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:

- Kick panel, driver's side Service and Repair
- Front door sill trim, driver's side Service and Repair
- Sliding door sill trim, driver's side Service and Repair
- B-pillar lower trim, driver's side Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- Rear side trim panel, left side Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

2. Pull the carpet back as needed, front Carpet Replacement, rear Carpet Replacement.

3. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) Service and Repair.





4. Remove the cushion tape pieces (C), and release the opener cable from the clip (D). Detach the clips (E) from the body with a clip remover, then remove the fuel fill door latch (F) from the body by turning it 90 °.

5. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend or kink the cable.

6. Install the opener cable (A) in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Align the marks (B) on the cable with the clips and the cushion tapes.
- Route the cable beside the floor wire harness (C) as shown.