Removal Procedure

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The electronically operated fuel filler door can be manually opened from inside the rear cargo area by pulling on the manual release cable located behind the drivers side rear wheelhouse carpet.

Open the fuel door and remove the jam nut from the fuel door release cable.

Fig 1: Removing Jam Nut From Fuel Door Release Cable
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Remove the drivers side rear tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the drivers side rear wheelhouse liner panel for cable installation access.

Fig 2: Drivers Side Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel
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Remove the center and the drivers side rear floor stowage compartment covers.

Fig 3: Center & Drivers Side Rear Floor Stowage Compartment Covers
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Remove the drivers side rear/end trim corner carpet panel.
Remove the carpet from the inner wheelhouse.
Remove the nut securing the actuator.
Disconnect the electrical connection.
Remove the actuator and cable.

Fig 4: Drivers Side Rear/End Trim Corner Carpet Panel
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Fig 5: Actuator & Cable
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