SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-24) and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-25) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. Refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD.

NOTE:

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

1. Remove these items:

• Door sill trim (see page 20-29)
• Rear side trim panel, left side (see page 20-30)

2. Pull the carpet back as necessary, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 20-212).
3. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B), refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see step 3 on page 20-267).

Fastener Locations

C : Bolt, 5  E : Cushion Tape  F : Clip, 1  G : Clip, 2

                              LHD, 1                      (LHD)             LHD, 2

                              RHD, 3                                           RHD, 3

                     LHD:                                                                 RHD:

4. RHD: Remove the bolts (C), then remove the left middle floor cross-member gusset (D).
5. Remove the cushion tape (E) and release the cable from the clips (F, G).
6. Remove the fuel fill door latch (H) 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 and replace the cushion tape and replace the clip if it is damaged.