Hyundai Elantra: Fuel Filler Door / Repair procedures
[Fuel filler door]
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| When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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1. | Open the fuel filler door (A). 
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2. | Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the fuel filler door (A). Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft) |

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3. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the fuel filler door locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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| When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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| Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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1. | Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") |
2. | Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly") |
3. | Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") |
4. | Remove the center pillar lower trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim") |
5. | Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
6. | Remove the luggage side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
7. | Remove the floor carpet. (Refer to "Floor carpet") |
8. | Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the fuel filler door catch (A). Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft) |
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9. | Disconnect the fuel filler door barcket (A), remove the cable (B). 

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10. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the fuel filler door locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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1. | Remove the front seat assembly [LH]. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") |
2. | Remove the front door scuff trim [LH]. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Door Scuff Trim") |
3. | Remove the cowl side trim [LH]. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
4. | Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") |
5. | Separate the floor carpet to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct. |
6. | Loosen the fuel filler door catch mounting bolt (A). Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft) |

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7. | Detach the cable (A) and remove the fuel filler door catch (B). 
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8. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the fuel filler door locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Other information:
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine may be overheating. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Put the vehicle in P (Park), and set the
parking brake. If the air conditioning is
ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under
the vehicl..
If you place the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position with the headlamps
ON, the headlamps (and/or parking
lamps) remain on for about 5 minutes.
However, with the engine off if the
driver’s door is opened and closed, the
headlamps (and/or parking lamps) are
turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlamps (and/or parking lamps)
can be turned off by pressing the lock
button on the remote..