Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before performing 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:
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat side bolster
- Front door sill trim, driver's
- Kick panels, driver's sides
- Rear door sill trim,
- B-pillar lower trim
- Cargo area side trim panel, left side
- Fuel fill door opener
2. Pull the carpet back as needed.
3. Release the opener cable (A) from the clip (B) and hooks (C) of the wire harness bands. Remove the wire harness band (D) and cushion tape (E).
4. While pinching the hooks (A) from inside the vehicle, remove the grommet (B) from the body.
5. Release the hook (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).
6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable 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 clip (C), wire harness band (D) and cushion tapes (E) as shown.
- Replace any damaged clips, and replace the cushion tape.