Fuel Door Release Actuator: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
2. Remove the left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the foot rest. Refer to Foot Rest Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the left front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the left center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
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. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




11. Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) from the fuel filler door retainer (2) by turning counterclockwise.
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 clockwise.
3. Install the left lower quarter panel trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. 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. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the left front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the foot rest. Refer to Foot Rest Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).