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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 251 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Fuel-Filler Lid Opener Removal/Installation

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To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the trunk side trim (LH). (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When removing the fuel-filler lid opener lever, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the inner scuff plate (driver's side). (See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the front side trim (driver's side). (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the fasteners and the wiring harness clips, and then partially peel back the floor covering so that the fuel-filler lid opener lever can be removed.
When removing the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following procedure:
1. Partially peel back the trunk mat.
2. Remove the rear seat (driver's side). (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the tire house trim (driver's side). (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Partially peel back the floor covering so that the fuel-filler lid opener cable can be removed.
Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fuel-Filler Lid Opener
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the fuel-filler lid. (See FUEL-FILLER LID ADJUSTMENT .)

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.