MISFUELING Guard, Removing And Installing, Plastic Door: Removing

-- Open the fuel filler door.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Cap (Fuel Cap)

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler neck.

-- Remove the fuel filler neck cap -arrow-.

-- Unlock the locking tab on the locking ring using a TORX screwdriver, for example, T 15 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Releasing Tab For Locking Ring Using TORX(R) Screwdriver

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-- Insert the locking ring pliers into both holes -arrows- on the locking ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of Locking Ring With Locking Ring Pliers

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-- Turn the locking ring approximately 25° counter-clockwise.

-- Tilt the locking ring in the fuel filler neck and remove it through the cap opening -arrows-.

Fig 4: Tilting Locking Ring Inside Fuel Filler Tube To Remove It Through Fuel Cap Opening

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-- Remove the misfueling guard from the fuel filler neck -arrow-. Use locking ring pliers if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of Incorrect Fuel Protection From Fuel Filler Tube

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