Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Fuel Filler Door Assembly. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Knife |
Removal
NOTE:
The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal
process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly to be installed.
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Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01D Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fuel filler door.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Unseat the fuel filler door assembly boot from inside the wheel opening.
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Slice the holes in the indicated areas.
Use the General Equipment: Knife
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Insert the screwdriver and release the clips while pulling the fuel filler door housing away from the vehicle.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE:
Clearance is limited. When all four clips release, the fuel filler door housing can be rotated.
Rotate the fuel filler door housing.
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Remove the drain tube.
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Pull the fuel filler door assembly away from the vehicle and remove.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Open the fuel filler door.
Using a screwdriver, pry the retaining tab back and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
Check the body to rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...