Pic. 17.6. Fuel filler cap: 1 - fuel tank filler hatch assembly; 2 - latch of the fuel tank filler cap assembly; 3 - handle for opening the hatch of the filler neck of the fuel tank; 4 - hatch lock drive cable
Removing
- Remove the driver's seat.
- Remove the rear seat.
- Remove the lower upholstery of the central pillar on the driver's side, the front and rear upholstery of the thresholds and the left rear side upholstery.
- Open the hatch, remove the 2 bolts and remove the fuel filler cap assembly.
- Remove the latch of the fuel filler cap and disconnect the cable from it.
- Turn out bolts, disconnect a cable and remove the handle of opening of the hatch of a bulk mouth of a fuel tank.
- Remove the hatch lock cable.
Installation
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
- Lubricate the moving parts of the fuel filler latch and install the latch (pic. 17.7).
Pic. 17.7. Lubrication point for the latch of the fuel filler cap
- Install the fuel filler cap assembly and temporarily secure with the bolts.
- Close the hatch and check its position relative to adjacent surfaces. Adjust the position of the hatch so that when the hatch is closed, it is flush with the body panel. To adjust, loosen the hatch mounting bolts and, moving the hatch, adjust its position (pic. 17.8).
Pic. 17.8. Bolt location and direction of movement for adjusting the position of the fuel filler door
- Install the driver's side B-pillar lower trim, the front and rear sill trims, and the left rear side trim.
- Install the rear seat.
- Install the driver's seat.