Fuel Door Release Actuator: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Pull back rear compartment trim panel.
3. Open the fuel filler door.




4. Remove the nut from the fuel filler door actuator cable.
5. Remove the fuel filler door actuator cable from the fuel filler pocket.




6. Remove the fuel filler door actuator cable from the hole in the wheelhouse.
7. Remove the bolt from the fuel filler actuator bracket.
8. Remove the fuel filler actuator from the bracket.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel filler actuator.
10. Remove the fuel filler door actuator cable from the actuator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fuel filler door actuator cable to the actuator.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the fuel filler actuator.
3. Position the fuel filler door actuator tabs through the holes in bracket on the wheelhouse.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the bolt to the fuel filler actuator bracket.

Tighten the fuel filler door actuator bolt to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

5. Insert the fuel filler door actuator cable through the wheelhouse and fuel filler pocket until the grommet is fully seated.




6. Install the nut to the fuel filler door actuator cable.

Tighten the fuel filler door actuator nut to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

7. Close the fuel filler door.
8. Reposition the rear compartment trim panel.
9. Close the rear compartment.