Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the left front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET in Seats.
- Remove the left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR in Interior Trim.
- Remove the foot rest. Refer to FOOT REST REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- Remove the left front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- Remove the left center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR in Interior Trim.
- Remove the floor carpet retainers (1) from the left front and rear door sill flange.
- Position the floor panel carpet (3) aside to access the fuel tank filler door latch release cable.
- Remove the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2) bolt from the floor panel.
- Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable from the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2).
- Remove the left lower quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER LOWER in Interior Trim.
- Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) from the fuel filler door retainer (2) by turning counter clock wise.
- Unclip the release cable (1) from the retaining clips and remove the cable from the vehicle.