Fuel Filler Door - Deformed/Distorted

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. 1


SEC. B-8 PG. 29
ISSUE: 08/88-1069
SUBJECT: DEFORMED OR DISTORTED FUEL FILLER DOORS

APPLICATION: 1986-88 9000 MODELS


To rectify deformed or distorted fuel filler doors on 9000 models, a new spring is available. The spring puts tension on the door to help it return to, and maintain, the proper shape.

Spring P/N 69 75 528

On early-1986 9000 models up to VIN G1018332 the hinge pin must also be replaced as detailed in S.I. 01/87-920 (Bound Supplement No. 6-B, Section B-8, Page 12). On cars produced after VIN G1018333, the new hinge pin is already installed:

FIGURE 1 - LOCATION FOR DRILLING HOLES IN THE LOCKING TAB.:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the fuel filler door.

2. Fit protective tape to the inner surface of the door to prevent damage to the paint during drilling. (Figure 1)

3. Using a 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) bit, drill enough holes in the lower edge of the locking tab to create an elongated hole, 3/16 in. (5 mm) long.

FIGURE 2 - SPRING INSTALLED IN THE FUEL FILLER DOOR.:

4. Remove the filler door hinge pin and spring. Fit the spring, P/N 69 75 528, with the flat end inserted through the newly drilled opening in the locking tab. (See Figure 2) The notched end should engage the hinge pin and the spring should be positioned to exert pressure at the locking tab and at the hinge pin.

5. Refit the hinge pin and spring.

6. Refit the fuel filler door.
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use failure coding 81381-37-0-01- 05 and Labor Operation No. 81381 (0.2 hour).