Fuel Door Release Cable: Service and Repair

Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
- Door sill trim
- Rear side trim panel

2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.




3. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see step 3 of Fuel Filler Door Opener Replacement).
4. KC model: Remove the left middle floor cross-member gusset.
5. Remove the cushion tape (C), and release the cable from the clips (D, E).
6. Remove the fuel fill door latch (F) from the body by turning it 90 °.
7. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
8. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, replace the cushion tape, and replace the clip if it is damaged.