Body - Fuel Filler Door Will Not Open
10-022May 18, 2010
Applies To:
2009 Fit - ALL
2010 Fit - From VIN JHMGE8...AC000001 thru JHMGE8...AC013420
2010 Insight-From VIN JHMZE2...ASOOOOO1 thru JHMZE2...A5027493
Fuel Fill Door Does Not Open
SYMPTOM
When the fuel fill door is pressed, it does not open.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The release latch in the fuel fill door lifter does not disengage.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel fill door push lifter.
PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Fill Door Push Lifter: P/N 74486-TF0-013
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 74486-TF0-003
Defect Code: 03217
Symptom Code: 07902
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE - FIT
1. Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe protector.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap, then remove the fuel fill cap retainer strap from the hinge arm. Remove the screw from the fuel fill door/adapter.
3. Remove the bolts, then lower the fuel fill pipe.
4. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter lip off the fuel fill pipe.
5. Hold the fuel fill door partially open, and pull it out while rotating it 90 degrees clockwise. Remove the fuel fill door/adapter.
6. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter hinge out through the body.
7. Release the hooks, then remove the fuel fill door push lifter from the fuel fill door/adapter.
8. Install the new push lifter. Reinstall the fuel fill door/adapter, the lower fuel fill pipe, the fuel fill cap, and the fuel pipe protector.
REPAIR PROCEDURE - INSIGHT
1. Remove the fuel fill cap, then remove the screw from the fuel fill door/adapter.
2. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter lip off the fuel fill pipe.
3. With the fuel fill door partially open, pull out the upper half of the fuel fill door/adapter and turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Remove the fuel fill door/adapter.
4. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter hinge out of the body.
5. Release the hooks, then remove the fuel fill door push lifter from the fuel fill door/adapter.
6. Install the new push lifter, then reinstall the fuel fill door/adapter and the fuel fill cap.
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