Fuel Filler Door Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Free up the emergency release cable in the luggage compartment.

-- Detach the rear section of the right wheel housing liner and push it aside. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the drain hose -1- -arrows-.

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-- Remove the fuel filler door unit trim. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNIT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the fuel filler door unit at the markings.

-- To do so puncture the respective marks designated with the -arrows- with a small screwdriver -1-.

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-- Lightly move the screwdriver from the center of the fuel filler door unit outward to release the catches -2- underneath it.

-- Remove the fuel filler door unit with the drain hose gradually from the opening.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the fuel filler door unit while guiding out the emergency release cable.