Fuel Flap Opener

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the pull handle cover.
1. Open the cover by using a flat tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the screw and remove the pull handle cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Pull Handle Cover
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Remove the opener handle.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the cable from opener pull handle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Cable From Opener Pull Handle
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Remove the rear quarter trim RH. (OUTBACK model) Refer to REAR QUARTER TRIM .
Remove the trunk room trim (RH). (Sedan model) Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM .
Remove the fuel lock inside the quarter panel.
1. Press the claws of the fuel lock.
2. While keeping the condition in step ( 1), pull the fuel lock to the rearward of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fuel Lock
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Remove the lower inner trim. Refer to LOWER INNER TRIM .
Remove the cable clip, and remove the cable.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Inner Trim Cable And Cable Clip (Sedan Model)
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- OUTBACK model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Inner Trim Cable And Cable Clip (Outback Model)
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