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Fuel Door - Does Not Open With Remote Control

87hyundai01

Group: BODY


Number: 015


Date: APRIL, 1987


Model: EXCEL GL & GLS
Subject FUEL FILLER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH INSIDE REMOTE RELEASE



Complaints of fuel filler doors not opening with the remote control are probably caused by the fuel door sticking to the rubber stabilizing bumpers on the inside of the opening. This condition may be rectified by adding a second spring and scratch protector as shown below. Please refer to the following procedure and illustration.

Procedure:

1. Open fuel filler door, wipe inside clean and apply scratch protector as shown.

2. Install a second spring and position as shown.

3. Close door and verify that the remote system is now operable.
Part Number Information

Part Number Part Name # Required

81561-21000 Spring, Fuel Filler Door 1
Opening

82193-21000 Protector, Door Overslam 1