Accord L4-1829cc 1.8L SOHC ES, ET FI (1985)
5.
Coat the inside of the mounting cup with a 1/4" thick coat of 3M Ultra Pro Brushable Seam Sealer (P/N 08655). Make sure any rust-through areas
you found in step 3 are completely sealed.
6.
Put the adapter plate inside the mounting cup. Install the filler door striker.
7.
Remove the excess sealer from the outside edges of the adapter plate.
8.
Temporarily install the fuel filler door.
9.
Using the holes in the adapter as a guide, drill four 1/8" diameter holes in the mounting cup.
10.
Install four of the pop rivets that came with the adapter.
11.
Adjust the fuel filler door alignment:
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Loosen the mounting bolts and adjust the door so the top and bottom gaps are equal and the door sits flush with the fender line. Tighten the
bolts.
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The door has been moved backward the thickness of the adapter plate. To realign it, use a hammer handle to bend the hinge forward slightly.
12.
Working inside the wheel well, smooth out the sealer so it forms a continuous, waterproof seam between the adapter plate and mounting cup.
Apply a thick coat of sealer to any rust-through areas you found in Step 3.
13.
Reinstall the trunk/cargo area liner.
14.
Go to Step 3 of CORRECTIVE ACTION A - Vehicles Normally Driven in Areas of Heavy Salt Use.
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