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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 Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Fig 1: View of Fuel Filler Door Actuator Push Pins to the Fuel Filler Pocket
    GM459954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the push pins securing the fuel filler door actuator to the fuel filler pocket.
  7. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the fuel filler pocket by pushing the actuator outward from the inside of the rear compartment.
  8. Fig 2: View of Fuel Filler Door Actuator
    GM284610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the vehicle.
  10. Fig 3: View of Electrical Connector and Fuel Filler Door Actuator
    GM284607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel filler door actuator.