Removal Procedure

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.

Fig 1: Fuel Door Release Cable At Pocket
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1. Open the fuel door and remove the jam nut from the fuel door release cable.
Fig 2: Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel
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2. 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 3: Drivers Side Rear Floor Stowage Compartment Covers
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3. Remove the center and the drivers side rear floor stowage compartment covers.
Fig 4: Center And Drivers Side Rear Floor Stowage Compartment Covers
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4. Remove the drivers side rear/end trim corner carpet panel.
5. Remove the carpet from the inner wheelhouse.
Fig 5: Fuel Door Release Cable At Pocket
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6. Remove the nut securing the actuator.
7. Disconnect the electrical connection.
8. Remove the actuator and cable.