Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service Precautions before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

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, left side Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

2. Pull the carpet back as needed Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) Service and Repair.





4. Detach the clips (C, D, E) from the body with a clip remover. Release the opener cable from the clip (F, G, H), and remove the cushion tape pieces (I), then remove the fuel fill door latch (J) from the body by turning it 90 °.

5. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle.

NOTE: Take care not to bend or kink the cable.

6. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Route the cable beside the floor wire harness.