snokarver

A few months ago I posted that the little pin that comes out to latch the fuel flap no longer goes back and forth. Someone mentioned checking the cable from the inside through the rear panel.

I knew the sub was there and there's no sign of a cable so I figured I had to remove the sub to get in there. Well, I finally got around to do that. I got Ebahn and started figuring out just how.

In order to pull out the sub, I have to remove the interior panel. Ok. In order to do that, I have to remove the upper trim and the trim by the rear seat. Ok. In order to remove the trim by the rear seat, I have to remove the whole rear seat bench. I tried that, but can't seem to find the anchors that are supposed to release.

Before I tear the backend of the interior all apart, any other suggestions on getting that fuel flap latch to function again?

Thanks

ShowMeData

it's actuated along with the power door locks, so I Would guess there's a solenoid or servo in there. First step I'd take is just spraying around the pin with some silicone while you cycle the locks using the remote.

snokarver

No, not yet. Would white lithium grease work?

ar-Rings

Dangerous ? I don't know MAYBE a spray silicone lubricant and gently blow in with compressed air ?

ar-Rings

or BOESHIELD T-9 it's a fantastic lubricant

gatoride

would you not get access to this item from behind the rr wheel well liner, not from inside?
not sure of this but seems logical. may need to pull off wheel and remove or pull back liner enough

snokarver

Thanks for the suggestion. I was trying not to buy yet another can of lube that will rarely see use

snokarver

Thanks. Possibly... I've got the bentley manual but can't find it in there.

allroadCole

just grab a 6 pack and get started. good luck

ar-Rings

Ahh, what'd you expect from a pacificnorthwest aerospace dude

1oz squeeze bottle about $5

H&amp;R sends it out with their coilover sets, that's why I have it ;o)<ul><li><a href="http://www.boeshieldcanada.com/info.pdf">BOESHIELD T-9</a></li></ul>