The electronically operated fuel filler door can be manually opened by pulling on the manual release cable. The location is in the rear compartment drivers side rear inner wheelhouse side trim.

1. Open the fuel filler door.
2. Disconnect the fuel cap tether fastener.



3. Remove the screws (2) mounting the fuel door (1) to the quarter panel.
4. Remove the fuel door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Position the fuel filler door in an open position to the fuel pocket.
2. Install the screws (2) attaching the fuel filler door (1) to the quarter panel.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Install the fuel cap tether fastener.
4. Close the fuel filler door.