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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
308-125Remover, Transfer Case BearingTKIT-1987-LMTKIT-1987-FLM
Slide Hammer
Removal
Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal (308-07B Power Transfer Unit - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nuts and the instrument panel upper brace...