Body - Fuel Filler Door Does Not Open Completely

Bulletin No.
92-032

Issue Date
SEP 18, 1992

Model
1992 PRELUDE

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

Fuel Fill Door Does Not Open

SYMPTOM

The fuel fill door does not open far enough to clear the body.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The fuel fill door opener spring has come off completely.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Add a 1 mm dimple to the opener spring and reinstall. For new cars, follow the steps below as part of PD1. If the spring has fallen out completely, add a dimple to a new one.

1. Dimple the opener spring about 1 mm deep with a center punch and a hammer.





2. Install the spring as shown.

3. Open and close the fuel fill door to check for proper operation and flush fit.

PARTS INFORMATION

Fuel Fill Door Opener Spring
P/N 70494-SE0-000, H/C 2183648

WARRANTY INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Flat rate time: 0.2 hour

Failed part: P/N 70494-SE0-000
H/C 2183648

Operation number: 849105

Defect code: 012

Contention code: B99