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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the fuel filler door.
  2. Open the rear compartment lid.
  3. Route the fuel filler door manual release cable through the opening in the LH side rear compartment trim panel.
  4. Remove the LH side rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear  .
  5. Remove the push pins retaining the fuel filler door actuator to the fuel filler pocket.
  6. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the fuel filler pocket by pushing the actuator outward from the inside of the rear compartment.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Door Actuator Push Pins
    G01804034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filler Door Actuator
    G01804035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel filler door actuator.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Door Actuator Electrical Connector
    G01804036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.