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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 328464 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the foot rest. Refer to Foot Rest Replacement .
  4. Remove the left front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the left center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the floor carpet retainers (1) from the left front and rear door sill flange.
  7. Position the floor panel carpet (3) aside to access the fuel tank filler door latch release cable.
  8. Remove the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2) bolt from the floor panel.
  9. Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable from the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2).
  10. Remove the left lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 879358 Size: SH
  11. Remove the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) from the fuel filler door retainer (2) by turning counterclockwise.
  12. Unclip the release cable (1) from the retaining clips and remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 879358 Size: SH
  1. Install and route the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) to the vehicle. Secure the cable to the retaining clips.
  2. Install the fuel tank filler door latch release cable (1) to the fuel tank filler door retainer (2) by turning clockwise.
  3. Install the left lower quarter panel trim. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 328464 Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel tank filler door latch release cable to the fuel/rear compartment release handle housing (2). Secure the housing with the bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the handle housing bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Reposition the floor panel carpet (3) to its original position.
  6. Install the floor carpet retainers (1) to the left front and rear door sill pinch flange.
  7. Install the left center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the left front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  9. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the foot rest. Refer to Foot Rest Replacement .
  11. Install the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .