Fuel Door Latch DIY

[D2Beetle]

Originally Posted by DaBugger

Just removed the entire cable assembly using this thread and "How To" Replace your fuel door cable. as a guide. As was stated previous, no need to remove the tire or wheel well cover. Also no need to remove the fuel filler well assembly if you just want access to the plunger assembly. Access can be attained by simply removing the tail light and once removed you can easily place the plunger into the hole via access from the tail light cavity. I found my cable did not slide at all within the plastic jacket so with pliers I grabbed the metal cable and worked it back and forth within the jacket. I also used a bit of powdered graphite on each end trying to work as much in as possible. Once it slid back and forth relatively freely I hooked it back up and I've got a working fuel release. Not sure how long it will last but at least now I know I can easily replace the cable if need be.

You are right; I never thought of removing the tail light! I will post some additional photos with the tail light removed.

Thanks for the additional link, for those who choose to replace the entire cable.

[DaBugger]

Ha ha, and no I'm not laughing at you but rather with you. We all do things at some point in our life that could have been done with so much less effort. But thanks again for the write-up.

[D2Beetle]

Originally Posted by DaBugger

Ha ha, and no I'm not laughing at you but rather with you. We all do things at some point in our life that could have been done with so much less effort. But thanks again for the write-up.

LOL! So true!