Mystique L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1995)
7.
Remove RH luggage compartment trim cover. Refer to the 1995 Contour/Mystique Service Manual, Section 01-05.
8.
Remove power antenna, if equipped. Refer to the 1995 Contour/Mystique Service Manual, Section 15-02.
9.
Release locking tab on black plastic clip portion of the fuel filler door latch rod. Unsnap fuel filler door latch rod from ball on plastic pivot
assembly.
10.
Fully depress the inside release handle and wedge or hold in the down position.
11.
Pull fuel filler door latch rod until fuel filler door latch plunger is fully retracted. While holding the rod in this position, rotate the plastic clip
clockwise until the socket lines up with the ball on the plastic pivot assembly. If there is insufficient adjustment, rod may be bent to achieve length
reduction.
12.
Snap clip onto ball and fasten locking tab.
13.
Check operation of fuel filler release.
14.
Trim 1 mm of material from the upper and lower edge of the door striker as shown in Figure 2 for a distance of 7 mm from the door inner surface.
15.
Inspect for and remove all plastic flash material from the upper and lower edges of the door hinge to eliminate interference with the housing.
Figure 2.
16.
Using the appropriate color paint, touch up the exposed surfaces of the door striker and hinge area.
17.
Use reverse procedure of Steps 5-8 to replace removed parts.
18.
Confirm proper release operation when the remote release lever is held in the fully depressed position.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 95-11-1
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
960902A
Adjust Fuel Filler Door
0.5 Hr.
Release
