Hybrid Model
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the trim panel - rear apron RH. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>5 DOOR MODEL (HYBRID) .
- Remove the battery cooling blower assembly. Refer to HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE>HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>COOLING BLOWER .
- Remove the lock assembly - fuel.
- Disconnect the fuel flap status switch connector.
- Remove the mud guard - rear RH. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
- Remove the drain filter assembly. Refer to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>DRAIN FILTER>REMOVAL
- Remove the flap - COMPL fuel.
- Remove the fuel filler cap.NOTE: The clip of the fuel filler cap cannot be reused, therefore, do not remove the clip unless the saucer - COMPL is replaced.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
- Disconnect the ring clips.
- Remove the saucer - COMPL.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage by forcibly prying at the rubber portion with a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool.
- Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
- Release the claw (b) from vehicle inside, and pull out the saucer - COMPL toward yourself, then release the claw (c).
- Remove the rubber portion from the fuel filler pipe using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape, and pull out the saucer - COMPL while tilting toward vehicle front.