Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Replacement Sedan

1. Remove the rear compartment side trim (right) panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement



2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) to the fuel filler door release actuator.



3. Remove the fuel filler door release actuator to fuel filler neck retaining screws (2).
4. Remove the fuel filler door release actuator (1) from the upper fuel filler neck.

1. Install the fuel filler door release actuator (1) to the upper fuel filler neck.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel filler door release actuator to upper fuel filler neck retaining screws (2).

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




3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the fuel filler door release actuator.
4. Install the rear compartment side trim (right) panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement

Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Replacement Sportwagon

Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Install a suitable liftgate brace to the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the luggage shade. Refer to Luggage Shade Replacement.
4. Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
5. Remove the right hand side load floor stationary panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Stationary Panel Carpet Replacement.
6. Remove the load floor front panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Front Panel Carpet Replacement.
7. Remove the right hand side quarter inner trim finish panel. Refer to Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement.



8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the fuel filler door release actuator.



9. Remove the fuel filler door release actuator to upper fuel filler neck retaining screws (2).
10. Remove the fuel filler door release actuator (1) from the upper fuel filler neck.

1. Install the fuel filler door release actuator (1) to the upper fuel filler neck.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel filler door release actuator to upper fuel filler neck retaining screws (2).

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




3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the fuel filler door release actuator.
4. Install the quarter inner trim finish panel. Refer to Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
5. Install the load floor front panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Front Panel Carpet Replacement.
6. Install the right hand side load floor stationary panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Stationary Panel Carpet Replacement.
7. Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
8. Install the luggage shade. Refer to Luggage Shade Replacement.
9. Install the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement.

Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

10. Remove the suitable liftgate brace from the vehicle.