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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 06:18 AM
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Hi

Sorry to bother on such a trivial thing. The spring/latch on my fuel door has broken and now as result will not stay shut. I found a replacement spring that I ordered from A1 auto which will be arriving by the end of the month, and watched the accompanying video but while I can get the T30 bolts out I cant seem to wrestle the door hinge out from around the filler neck.

I was wondering if anyone has done this before or has any tricks they could share

Input is always appreciated
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 07:24 AM
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Hello,

Loosen the other filler neck bolts, BUT do not remove....
Remove the T30 bolts.... its a bit of wiggle and finesse...
its easier to get in then to get out...
I had the door open all the way and holding it open at top and bottom while I wiggled the hinge mechanism out.
Like a roll and rotate removal.
Hope this helps.
 
Old Apr 17, 2019 | 02:22 PM
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Got it finally. Just took a little more finesse I guess

Thanks for the input Timmins_Jimmy
 
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