Fuel Door: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the fuel filler door.




2. Remove the fuel filler cap tether (3) from the fuel filler door (1).
3. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).




4. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the fuel filler door (2) to the vehicle.
5. Remove the fuel filler door (2) from the vehicle.




6. Check the condition of the fuel filler door bumpers (2). If they are damaged, they should be replaced.



Installation Procedure





1. If the fuel filler door bumpers (2) are removed, install new fuel filler door bumpers (2).




2. Install the fuel filler door (2) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the fasteners (1) to the fuel filler door (2) to the quarter panel.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





4. Install the fuel filler cap tether (3) to the fuel filler door (1).
5. Install the fuel filler cap (2).
6. Close the fuel filler door.