Hybrid Model
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the trim panel - rear apron RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>5 DOOR MODEL (HYBRID) .
- Remove the battery cooling blower assembly. Ref. 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. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
- Remove the drain filter assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>DRAIN FILTER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the flap - COMPL fuel.
- Release the claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape or a cloth.
- With the condition of (1), slide the flap - COMPL fuel to vehicle rear as shown in the figure, and release the guide.
- 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.
- Release the claws and then remove the ring clip.CAUTION: Do not reuse the ring clip and replace with a new part, because engagement of the claw weakens.
- Release the claws and then remove the ring clip.
- 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.