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.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items:

- Kick panel, driver's side
- Front door sill trim, driver's side
- B-pillar lower trim, driver's side
- Second row seat (driver's side) Second Row Seat Removal/Installation
- Rear door sill trim
- Third row seat (driver's side) Third Row Seat Removal/Installation
- Rear side trim panel, left side
- Cargo floor box Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area
- Fuel fill door opener Service and Repair

2. Release the opener cable (A) from the clips (B, C, D, E). Remove the cushion tape (F).






3. Remove the fuel fill door/adapter Fuel Fill Door/Adapter Replacement.

4. While pinching the tabs (A) from inside the vehicle, remove the grommet (B) from the body.






5. Release the tab (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).






6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.

7. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the clips (C, D, E, F) and cushion tape (G) as shown.
- Replace any damaged clips, and replace the cushion tape.