Removing
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-- Remove the fuel filler door. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the harness connector -2- in the luggage compartment under the tail lamp.
-- Pull the actuator -1- with the line and rubber grommet out of the side panel -arrows a-.