Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable Replacement

Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the left luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel, both luggage compartment rear quarter trim panels, and the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement, Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement, and Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Disconnect the cable from the fuel filler door.
4. Remove the driver front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket and Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
5. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolt and the handle.




7. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
8. Remove the cable.



Installation Procedure





1. Feed the cable from the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment.
2. Connect the cable to the handle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the handle with the bolt.

Tighten the remote cable handle bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

4. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
5. Install the front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) and Rear Seat Back Replacement (Rear Seat Back Replacement) in Seats.
6. Connect the cable to the fuel filler door.
7. Install the left luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel, both luggage compartment rear quarter trim panels, and the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement, Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement and Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.