Fuel Fill Door Latch Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper.

Remove these items:
- Left rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA )
- Left rear fender cover (see REAR FENDER COVER REPLACEMENT )
From inside the vehicle, disconnect the actuator rod (A) from the fuel fill door latch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Rod And Fuel Fill Door Latch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the fuel door latch (A).
1. Turn the latch 45° counterclockwise.
2. First pull out the end of the latch from the grommet (B).
3. Remove the latch from the fuel fill door adapter (C).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Door Latch
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, remove the grommet (A) by releasing the tabs (B) from inside the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Grommet And Tabs
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the fuel door latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Install the grommet with the arrow mark on the grommet pointing up.
- Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.