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Fuel Door: Adjustments

Fuel Fill Door

Adjustment




1. Remove the nut (A), and remove the fuel fill door open spring (B).
2. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (C).
3. Adjust the fuel fill door (D) in or out until it's flush with the body, and up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
4. Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
5. Install the fuel fill door open spring.
6. Check that the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.




7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location indicated by the arrows.
8. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.