L-Series Sedan (3 Door) 2WD F4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (SPFI) (1986)
Fuel Door: Customer Interest
Fuel Flap - Does Not Open
NUMBER 08-22-86
APPLICABILITY
ALL 1985 AND 1986 SUBARU VEHICLES
DATE 11-18-86
EXCEPT HATCHBACK AND BRAT MODELS
SUBJECT:
FUEL FLAP NOT OPENING
If you encounter a customer complaint of the fuel flap not opening, the following items should be checked for failure:
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Fuel flap spring weak or missing, replace the spring.
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Release cable stretched or broken, adjust or replace the cable, as needed following the 1986 Subaru Service Manual, section 5-1, pages 49 and 50.
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The push rod does not retract far enough for the fuel flap to open, perform the following steps below:
TOOLS REQUIRED
A single edge razor blade or razor knife. A plastic card.
PROCEDURE
Step 1) With the assistance of another person open the fuel flap by operating the interior lever. Then use a plastic card to push the rod in to release the
fuel door.
FIGURE 1
Step 2) Using a single edge razor or razor knife carefully trim 1/32" off the tip of the push rod. See Figure 1.
Step 3) If necessary trim up to a total of 1/16" to ensure the fuel flap operates properly.
NOTE:
DO NOT CUT OFF MORE THAN 1/16" OR CABLE REPLACEMENT WILL BE NECESSARY.
These procedures can be claimed for vehicles within the terms of the Subaru Limited Warranty using:
PROCEDURE
TIME
FAILURE CODE
A 191-551
0.2
SGD-20