Campaign SA004 - Fuel Door Adjustment

Model: Rio [JB]

Group: Body (Interior and Exterior)(91)

Number: KT2008110301

Date: Monday, November 03, 2008

Area: N. America

Subject:

Service Action (SA004): 2009 Rio Fuel Door Adjustment (Body - 042)

- Description





This bulletin provides information related to adjusting the open door detent tab on the fuel door assembly. On vehicles produced from 7/12/2008 to 9/10/2008 the fuel door may not stay locked in the open position during refueling. This procedure will assist in decreasing the detent height and allow the detent to lock in place as designed.

*NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the warranty period. Any dealer request to perform this repair outside the warranty period will require DPSM approval.

Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service>Warranty Coverage> Warranty Coverage Inquiry>Campaign Information). Not Completed Recall/Service Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs>Not Completed Recall>Recall VIN>Select Report).

The issue number is SA004.

- Effective Vehicle Information

2009 MY Rio produced from 7/12/2008 through 9/10/2008.

- Parts Information

- Service Procedure





1. Open the fuel filler door to gain access to the fuel door mounting bolts.





2. Remove the fuel cap tether hook from the fuel filler cap.

3. Remove the fuel door mounting bolts from the body.

*NOTICE
Be careful not to scratch the paint when removing the bolts from the fuel filler door.





4. Use a covered surface to prevent scratches to the painted fuel door surface.





5. Using a file, remove approximately 1mm of plastic material from the end of the locking detent tab.





*NOTICE
Only remove enough material until the fuel door has a slight noticeable detent.





6. Install the fuel door and tighten the retaining bolts to 36~48 inch lbs (5-6 Nm).

Re-attach tether to the cap.





7. Check to make sure the fuel door is centered and adjusted properly before releasing vehicle back into service.





WARRANTY INFORMATION:

*NOTICE
VIN inquiry for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference SA004 when accessing their Dealer Communications System (DCS).