Fuel Fill Door Is Hard to Open – 2009-2010 Acura TSX

B08-025
February 5, 2010

 

Applies To:
2009 TSX – ALL
2010 TSX – From VIN JH4CU….AC000001 thru JH4CU….AC016137

 

Fuel Fill Door Is Hard to Open

(Supersedes 08-025, dated June 13, 2008; see Revision Summary)

 

REVISION SUMMARY

This service bulletin has been revised extensively; American Honda recommends that you review the entire bulletin.

 

SYMPTOM

When the fuel fill door is pressed, the release latch does not disengage. The problem may be intermittent, and it usually only occurs when the door has not been opened for at least a day.

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

The fuel door lifter assembly is faulty.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the fuel fill door push lifter.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Fuel Fill Door Push Lifter: P/N

74486-TF0-013

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number:	3101P8
Flat Rate Time:	0.1 hour
Failed Part:	P/N 74486-TF0-003
Defect Code:	07403
Symptom Code:	07902
Skill Level:	Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the screw and the rubber push lifter cover from the fuel fill door adapter.

 

2. Gently pull on the fuel fill door adapter to access the back of the push lifter assembly.

 

3. Pinch the push lifter hooks with a pair of needle nose pliers to release the lifter from the adapter.

 

4. Install a new push lifter, push the adapter back into position, and reinstall the screw and the rubber push lifter cover.