Fuel Filler Door Unit, Removing And Installing

• The following components must be replaced after removal. Refer to OVERVIEW - FUEL FILLER DOOR UNIT .

Removing 

-- Open the cover of the luggage compartment side trim panel and free up the emergency release cable.

-- Loosen the rear section of the right wheel housing liner and push it to the side. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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

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-- Remove the fuel filler door trim. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR 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.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Insert the hinge side of the fuel filler door unit first into the fuel filler door opening and push it in until it clicks into place.