GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the fuel filler door.
  2. Open the rear compartment.
  3. Route the fuel filler door manual release cable through the opening in the LH side rear compartment trim panel.
  4. Remove the LH side rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side .

  5. Object Number: 459954  Size: SH
  6. Remove the push pins securing the fuel filler door actuator to the fuel filler pocket.
  7. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the fuel filler pocket by pushing the actuator outward from the inside of the rear compartment.

  8. Object Number: 284610  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel filler door actuator from the vehicle.

  10. Object Number: 284607  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel filler door actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 284607  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the fuel filler door actuator.
  2. Route the fuel filler door manual release cable through the hole in the fuel filler pocket.

  3. Object Number: 284610  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel filler door actuator to the fuel filler pocket.

  5. Object Number: 459955  Size: SH
  6. Install the push pins in order to secure the fuel filler door actuator to the fuel filler pocket.
  7. Install the LH side rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Route the fuel filler door manual release cable through the opening in the LH side rear compartment trim panel.
  9. Close the rear compartment lid.
  10. Close the fuel filler door.
  11. Check the fuel filler door for acceptable gap and finesse, if required.