Fuel Filler Door Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel and free up the emergency release cable. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Detach the rear section of the right wheel housing liner and push it aside. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- 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 by using a small screwdriver to pierce the markings -arrows-.

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-- At the top of the fuel filler door unit, pierce a small screwdriver through the markings -arrows- at an angle from below into the fuel filler door through the retainers.

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-- Gently lift the screwdriver upward and release the retainers.

-- On the underside, pierce the screwdriver at the markings at an angle from above to below.

-- Gently push the screwdriver downward and release the retainers.

-- 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.