Fuel Door Release Lever: Service and Repair

FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Fuel-filler Lid Opener

1. Open the fuel-filler lid.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate (LH) Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation

c. Rear seat back Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation

d. Trunk end trim Service and Repair

e. Trunk side trim (LH)

3. Open the fuel-filler lid opener cable cover.






4. Disconnect the release cable from the fuel-filler lid opener cable cover.






5. Rotate the fuel-filler lid opener in the direction of the arrow (1) as shown in the figure and pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2).






6. Pull the lift spring in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to remove it from the tab.

7. While keeping the lift spring in the condition of Step 6, rotate the lift spring in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to remove it.






8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel-filler Lid Opener Lever

1. Remove the front scuff plate. (Driver's side) Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

2. Remove the front side trim. (Driver's side) Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

3. Partially peel back the floor covering.






4. Remove the bolts.






5. Disconnect the cable and fuel-filler lid opener lever.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.