Removal Procedure

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The electronically operated fuel filler door can be manually opened by pulling on the manual release cable. The manual release cable is located:

Behind the drivers side rear inner wheelhouse side carpet (coupe).
Behind the stowage compartment support trim (convertible).

Open the fuel filler door.
Remove the fuel cap retaining strap.
Remove the screws mounting the fuel door to the quarter panel.

Fig 1: Removing Screws Mounting Fuel Door To Quarter Panel
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Remove the bolt mounting the fuel door to the inner body panel.
Remove the fuel door.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Mounting Fuel Door To Inner Body Panel
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