Removing
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The fuel filler door unit -4- remains installed.
-- Release the locking mechanism -3- in direction of -arrow a-.
-- Slide the fuel filler door in the direction of -arrow b-.
-- Remove the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door unit in direction of -arrow c-.