Service Bulletin 10-022

Applies To: 2009 Fit – ALL May 18, 2010

2010 Fit – From VIN JHMGE8...AC000001 thru JHMGE8...AC013420
2010 Insight – From VIN JHMZE2...AS000001 thru JHMZE2...AS027493

Fuel Fill Door Does Not Open

SYMPTOM REPAIR PROCEDURE – FIT

When the fuel fill door is pressed, it does not open. 1. Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe
protector.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The release latch in the fuel fill door lifter does not
disengage.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel fill door push lifter. FUEL PIPE
PROTECTOR

PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Fill Door Push Lifter: P/N 74486-TF0-013
2. Remove the fuel fill cap, then remove the fuel fill
cap retainer strap from the hinge arm. Remove the
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION screw from the fuel fill door/adapter.
The normal warranty applies. RETAINER
STRAP
OP# Description FRT
3101P8 Fit: Replace the fuel fill door push lifter 0.3 FUEL CAP
assembly.
3101P8 Insight: Replace the fuel fill door push 0.2
lifter assembly.

Failed Part: P/N 74486-TF0-003

Defect Code: 03217
Symptom Code: 07902
Skill Level: Repair Technician
HINGE ARM

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
3. Remove the bolts, then lower the fuel fill pipe. 6. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter hinge out through the
body.
FUEL
FILL FUEL FILL
PIPE DOOR/
ADAPTER

FUEL FILL
DOOR/
ADAPTER
HINGE
HOOK

BOLTS
9.8 N·m FUEL FILL
(7.2 lb·ft) DOOR PUSH HOOK
LIFTER

4. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter lip off the fuel fill pipe.
FUEL FILL
PIPE

7. Release the hooks, then remove the fuel fill door

push lifter from the fuel fill door/adapter.
FUEL FILL 8. Install the new push lifter. Reinstall the fuel fill door/
DOOR/ adapter, the lower fuel fill pipe, the fuel fill cap, and
ADAPTER the fuel pipe protector.
LIP

REPAIR PROCEDURE – INSIGHT

1. Remove the fuel fill cap, then remove the screw
from the fuel fill door/adapter.
5. Hold the fuel fill door partially open, and pull it out FUEL CAP
while rotating it 90 degrees clockwise. Remove the
fuel fill door/adapter.

FUEL FILL
DOOR/ADAPTER

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2. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter lip off the fuel fill pipe. 4. Pull the fuel fill door/adapter hinge out of the body.
FUEL FILL FUEL FILL DOOR
PIPE FUEL FILL PUSH LIFTER
DOOR/
HOOK
ADAPTER
LIP

HOOK

3. With the fuel fill door partially open, pull out the
upper half of the fuel fill door/adapter and turn it 90
degrees counterclockwise. Remove the fuel fill
door/adapter. FUEL FILL
DOOR/ADAPTER HINGE
FUEL FILL
DOOR/ADAPTER
5. Release the hooks, then remove the fuel fill door
push lifter from the fuel fill door/adapter.
6. Install the new push lifter, then reinstall the fuel fill
door/adapter and the fuel fill cap.

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