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 doing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
- Kick panel, driver's side
- Front door sill trim, driver's side
- Sliding door sill trim, driver's side
- B-pillar lower trim, driver's side
- Rear side trim panel, driver's 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:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Align the marks (B) on the cable with the clips and cushion tape.
- Route the cable beside the floor wire harness (C) as shown.