Fuel Door Release Actuator: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Open the tailgate and then remove the luggage side trim.

3. Disconnect the fuel filler door release actuator connector (A) and remove the mounting nuts (2EA).




4. Remove the fuel filler door release actuator after removing the cable (A).




5. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.






Installation

1. Install the fuel filler door release actuator cable.
2. Install the fuel filler door release actuator.
3. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.