Lincoln Aviator: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Assembly - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly installed.

1. Remove the fuel filler door.
   Refer to: Fuel Filler Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Unsnap the manual release cable from the wheel arch liner.
   

1. Using a knife, slice the holes in the indicated areas.
   Use the General Equipment: Knife

1. 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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   1. Pull the fuel filler door housing away from the vehicle to disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Route the fuel drain hose and manual release cable through the pipe opening and remove the fuel filler door housing assembly.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.