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:
Note: Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated
or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information
display...
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force to the liftgate while it is in
motion. This could damage the power liftgate and its components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing any of the following:
Pressing the liftgate control button.
Pressing the liftgate button on the remote control twice...
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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