Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items from the driver's side of the vehicle:
- Front door sill trim
- Fuel fill door opener
- Rear door sill trim
- B-pillar lower trim
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat-back
- Rear seat side trim
- Trunk side trim panel
- Rear side marker light

2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.




3. Release the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the clip (B). Remove a cushion tape (C).




4. Remove the fuel fill door latch (A) by turning it 90 from the body.
5. Use a clip remover to release the clip (B).
6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable (C) from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.




7. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Remove a cushion tape (D).