2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Lid Lock Control: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FUEL FILLER OPENING LID LOCK RETAINER 
    1. Install the lock retainer as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Filler Opening Lid Lock Retainer
    G04224833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the cable and turn it clockwise, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Installing Fuel Lid Lock Control Cable
      G04224834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the cable to the clamps as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Installing Fuel Lid Lock Control Cable To Clamps
      G04224835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the floor mat.
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  5. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 DECK BOARD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  10. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
  11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front seat (see INSTALLATION ).
  12. INSTALL FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the cable.
    2. Install the cover in the direction indicated by arrow mark.
    3. Install the screw.
      Fig 4: Installing Fuel Lid Lock Open Lever Cover Bolt
      G04224836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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