Fuel flap release mechanism...

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dukey406
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Fuel flap release mechanism...

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Does anyone have a photo of how the fuel flap release cable fits into the lever assembly on the floor
correctly as I'm pretty sure the outer cable on mine isn't located properly.
When you lift the lever, it takes up half the travel before the latch moves to release the door
and therefore doesnt open it!

Any help much appreciated!
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Re: Fuel flap release mechanism...

Post by omega »

the cables strech which is why we do the spring mod.
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Re: Fuel flap release mechanism...

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Pull the release lever up and put something under it to hold it there you will
then be able to open the flap . Check the plastic hinges on the flap , especially
the middle one. This had snapped on mine and stopped it flicking open .
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