Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
- Take care not to bend the opener cables.




Hood opener cable:

NOTE: Remove the front bumper and inner fender.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood opener cable is routed and connected properly.
- Make sure the hood opens properly.

Clip, Cable Cushion Locations:

Trunk lid/Fuel lid opener cable (2D/4D):

NOTE: Remove the following parts from the left side of the vehicle, then pull the carpet back, as necessary.
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat side bolster (4D)
- Rear seat-back (2D)
- Center pillar lower trim panel (4D)
- Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (2D)
- Side trim
- Seat side trim (4D)
- Side trim panel (2D)
- Trunk mat and spare tire lid
- Rear trim panel
- Trunk side trim, Japan-produced
- Trunk trim panel, USA-produced





Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable (3D):

NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpet back as necessary.
- Rear seat cushion and rear seat-back
- Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt
- Side trim
- Spare tire lid
- Rear center shelf and rear side shelf
- Rear trim panel
- Side trim panel

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure each opener cable is routed and connected properly.
- Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.