GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1309286 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment wheelhouse trim panels. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the cable from the fuel filler door.

    5. Object Number: 1256630 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower center pillar seat belt bolt and the anchor.

    6. Object Number: 1309287 Size: SH
  6. Remove the screw and the fuel filler door remote cable handle cover.
  7. Remove the screws and the fuel filler door remote cable handle.
  8. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
  9. Remove the driver side seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  10. Remove the rear seats. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement , and Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
  11. Remove the left side front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement , Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  12. Remove the left side body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
  13. Remove the left side lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  14. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
  15. Remove the cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1309287 Size: SH
  1. Feed the cable from the rear compartment to the passenger compartment.
  2. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
  3. Connect the cable to the handle.
  4. Install the left side lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  5. Install the left side body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
  6. Install the left side front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement , Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  7. Install the rear seats. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement , and Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
  8. Install the driver side seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.

    9. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the fuel filler door remote cable handle with the screws and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  10. Install the fuel filler door remote cable handle cover with the screw and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

    11. Object Number: 1256630 Size: SH
  11. Install the lower center pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt and tighten to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

    12. Object Number: 1309286 Size: SH
  12. Connect the cable to the fuel filler door.
  13. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.
  14. Install the rear compartment wheelhouse trim panels. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement.
  15. Close the rear compartment.