Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the left front seat.
2. Remove the left body hinge pillar trim panel.
3. Remove the foot rest.
4. Remove the left front and rear side door sill trim plates.
5. Remove the left center pillar lower trim panel.
6. Remove the floor carpet retainers (1) from the left front and rear door sill flange.
7. Position the floor panel carpet (3) aside to access the fuel tank filler door latch release cable.
8. Remove the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2) bolt from the floor panel.
9. Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable from the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2).
10. Remove the left lower quarter trim panel.




11. Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) from the fuel filler door retainer (2) by turning counter clock wise.
12. Unclip the release cable (1) from the retaining clips and remove the cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install and route the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) to the vehicle. Secure the cable to the retaining clips.
2. Install the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) to the fuel tank filler door retainer (2) by turning clock wise.
3. Install the left lower quarter panel trim.

4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note.




Install the fuel tank filler door latch release cable to the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2). Secure the housing with the bolt.

Tighten the handle housing bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Reposition the floor panel carpet (3) to its original position.
6. Install the floor carpet retainers (1) to the left front and rear door sill pinch flange.
7. Install the left center pillar lower trim panel.
8. Install the left front and rear side door sill trim plates.
9. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel.
10. Install the foot rest.
11. Install the left front seat.