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 performing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
- Kick panel, left side
- Front door sill trim, left side
- Rear door sill trim, left side
- B-pillar lower trim, left side
- Rear side trim panel, left side

2. Pull the carpet back as needed, front, rear.




3. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B).
4. Remove the cushion tape (C), release the opener cable from the clip (D). Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E) from the body, then remove the fuel fill door latch (F) from the body by turning it 90 °.
5. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend or kink the cable.




6. Install the opener cable (A) in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips, and replace the cushion tape.
- Align the mark (B) on the cable with the clips and cushion tape.
- Route the cable beside the floor wire harness (C) as shown.