Preliminary Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement .

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Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator

Procedure

1. Disconnect the actuator electrical harness from the fuel tank filler pipe housing.
2. Remove the actuator rod from the actuator shaft, with light pressure, pressing sideways on the rod at the shafts end, and rotating the rod outward from the housing.
3. Release the 3 retainers while using light upward pressure on the actuator.