Fuel Fill Door - Hard To Open
01-042November 19, 2001
Applies To:
2001 3.2CL - ALL
2002 3.2CL - From VIN 19UYA4...2A000001 thru 19UYA4...2A002012
Fuel Fill Door Is Hard to Open
SYMPTOM
The fuel fill door is hard to open or won't open at all.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The fuel fill door spring is weak, or the fuel fill door is misadjusted.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel fill door spring. Then, if needed, adjust the fuel fill door.
PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Fill Door Spring: P/N 74494-S3M-A00
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Open the fuel fill door about halfway. If it won't open, have someone pull up the fuel fill door handle while you pry the door open with your fingertips.
2. Remove the fuel fill door spring.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the paint around the door opening.
3. Press a new door spring onto the hinge, making sure the spring tab clicks into place.
4 Close the fuel fill door, and check its alignment.
^ If the door is flush to the body and centered in the opening, return the vehicle to your customer.
^ If the door is not flush or centered, adjust it (see page 20-92 of the 2001-02 3.2CL Service Manual).
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