Repair Procedures: Inspection

Remove the left luggage side trim.
(Refer to TRUNK TRIM - OPTIMA (EXCEPT HEV) Body )
Loosen two fuel filler actuator mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Loosening Fuel Filler Actuator Mounting Bolts
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Remove the fuel filler door release actuator (B) after disconnecting the fuel filler door release actuator connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Door Release Actuator Connector
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Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Door Release Actuator
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Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2. If there is no continuity, replace the fuel filler door release actuator (A).

Fig 4: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals No. 1 And 2

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