Fuel Fill Door Adapter Replacement
NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the body.
  1. Remove these items:
  1. Remove the fuel cap (A) by turning it counterclockwise, and remove the fuel cap wire (B) from the hinge arm (C). Remove the screw.
  1. Remove the bolts, and lower the fuel filler pipe (A), then remove it from the fuel fill door adapter (B).
  1. Close the fuel fill door, and turn the fuel fill door adapter (A), then remove it.
  1. If necessary, remove the fuel fill door push lifter (A) from the fuel fill door adapter (B) by pinching the hooks (C).
  1. If necessary, remove the grommet (A) from the body.
    -1.
    Remove the left trunk side trim panel:
    -2.
    From trunk compartment, pinch the hooks (B), then remove the grommet by releasing the seal (C) from the body.
    -3.
    Pull the grommet out from the rod (D) of the fuel fill door actuator.
  1. Install the adapter in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before installing the grommet, clean the body bonding surface with isopropyl alcohl.
    • Install the grommet by pushing on the hook portions until the hooks snap into place, and push the seal portion to make the adhesive stick securely.
    • Apply multipurpose grease to the rod (A) sliding portion of the grommet (B).
    • Make sure the fuel fill door adapter is set the fuel filler pipe properly. Take care not to deform the packing of the adapter.
    • Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the fuel filler pipe mounting bolts before reinstallation.