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Removal Procedure

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The electronically operated fuel filler door can be manually opened from inside the rear trunk by pulling on the manual release cable located behind the stowage compartment support trim.

  1. Open the fuel door and remove the jam nut from the actuator cable.
    Fig 1: Removing Jam Nut From Actuator Cable
    G01452014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the drivers side rear tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel for cable installation access.
    Fig 2: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    G01452015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the seat for better access.
  5. Remove the trim panel from the rear compartment support.
    Fig 3: Removing Trim Panel From Rear Compartment Support
    G01452016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear side trim panel.
  7. Reposition the carpet away from the wheel house.
    Fig 4: Rear Side Trim Panel
    G01452017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
  9. Remove the nut attaching the actuator.
  10. Remove the actuator.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut Attaching Actuator
    G01452018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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