How do you remove fuel filler housing from a 2019 explorer?

[B-Rich]

Hi all!

how do you remove the fuel filler housing on a 2019 Explorer? I found videos of older models having three screws to remove it, but on a 2019, it’s a solid plastic piece. The spring for the door popped off and now the fuel door won’t close. It would be a shame to spend $100+ on something I could fix myself.

Thanks in advance!

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
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I thought the spring was just there to pop the fuel door open when it is pushed.

Peter

 

[B-Rich]

Welcome to the Forum.
Is it #5 that you need? Quarter Panel & Components for 2019 Ford Explorer | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake
I thought the spring was just there to pop the fuel door open when it is pushed.

Peter

Thanks Peter. What I actually need to remove is #3. There is a spring on top that popped off. and I don’t know how to remove it.

 

[peterk9]

I don't believe anyone has had that issue or at least reported it so I don't know if you will get much help with it. Perhaps someone has a little more familiarity with it. Let us know if you get it repaired by yourself. Good luck.

Peter

 

[dwk1964]

Hi all!

how do you remove the fuel filler housing on a 2019 Explorer? I found videos of older models having three screws to remove it, but on a 2019, it’s a solid plastic piece. The spring for the door popped off and now the fuel door won’t close. It would be a shame to spend $100+ on something I could fix myself.

Thanks in advance!

I have the same issue on my 2015. Spring fell out and door is loose and wont stay closed. Any updates on repairing?

 

[peterk9]

I have the same issue on my 2015. Spring fell out and door is loose and wont stay closed. Any updates on repairing?

Welcome to the Forum.
Hopefully the member is still following. He was last seen here on April 28th. Perhaps another member has had the same issue.

Peter

 

[dwk1964]

Welcome to the Forum.
Hopefully the member is still following. He was last seen here on April 28th. Perhaps another member has had the same issue.

Peter

Thank you. I will post the end result and fix when I can.

 

[Michael Blackburn]

I fixed this last year. Getting that fuel door out is an incredible pain. You need a good set of trim tools and tape around the door so you don't mess up the paint when prying the plastic out. Even with all that, I cracked the plastic and scratched the panel. So get a bottle of touchup paint.
I installed a screw and washer on the rotating arm to prevent it sliding out and popping the spring off again.
Putting it back in is easy, assembly just pops in.
Good Luck.

 

[dwk1964]

I fixed this last year. Getting that fuel door out is an incredible pain. You need a good set of trim tools and tape around the door so you don't mess up the paint when prying the plastic out. Even with all that, I cracked the plastic and scratched the panel. So get a bottle of touchup paint.
I installed a screw and washer on the rotating arm to prevent it sliding out and popping the spring off again.
Putting it back in is easy, assembly just pops in.
Good Luck.
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Excellent. Thanks. I do have the luxury of practicing this Wednesday on a wrecked 2012 Explorer XLT in a local self serve salvage yard.

 

[EXZimm]

When I had this problem occur, I used a dremel with a cutoff wheel and did a cut along the bottom half and the upper half of the opening to cut the tabs holding the assembly in. Once the 4 clips are cut the assembly pulls right out. The new one slides right in and snaps in place.

 

[expoman55]

When I had this problem occur, I used a dremel with a cutoff wheel and did a cut along the bottom half and the upper half of the opening to cut the tabs holding the assembly in. Once the 4 clips are cut the assembly pulls right out. The new one slides right in and snaps in place.

this sounds like the easiest vs pulling the fender liner etc. Can you post a pic of where you cut the thing to get to the tabs? thatd be great .. thx