Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 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.