Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Latch
Removal
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Remove the fuel filler door assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fuel filler door latch.
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Release the fuel filler door latch retaining tabs.
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Remove the fuel filler door latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position aside the hood latch release cable junction block cover...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Disconnect
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Health and Safety Precautions in section 100-00
General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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