Fuel Flap Opener

Remove the pull handle cover.
1. Open the cover by using a flat tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the screw and remove the pull handle cover.
  
  Fig 1: Opening Pull Handle Cover By Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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Remove the opener handle.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the cable from opener pull handle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Opener Handle
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Remove the rear quarter trim RH. (OUTBACK model) Refer to OUTBACK MODEL .
Remove the trunk room trim (RH). (Sedan model) Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM .
Remove the fuel lock inside the quarter panel.
1. Press the claws of the fuel lock.
2. While keeping the condition in step ( 1), pull the fuel lock to the rearward of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fuel Lock
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Remove the lower inner trim. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the cable from the clip.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Cable And Clips (Sedan Model)
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- OUTBACK model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cable And Clips (Outback Model)
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