Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Removal/Installation

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To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the following procedure:
- 5 door
  - Remove the hole cover on the trunk side trim. (RH)
- 4 door
  - Remove the trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  - Slightly bend back the trunk side trim. (RH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 1: Removing Trunk Side Trim Hole Cover (RH)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To remove the fuel-filler lid opener lever, remove the following part:
1. 2:1 Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When removing the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following procedure:
1. 3:1 Remove the following parts:
  1. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Rear scuff plate (Driver's side) (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Tire house trim (Driver's side) (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. B-pillar lower trim (Driver's side) (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Partially peel back the floor covering so that the fuel-filler lid opener cable can be removed.
3. Remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable from clips A.
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 2: Fuel-Filler Lid Opener With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.