Fuel filler door release system

Details Fuel filler door release system Fuel filler door release system

1988-12-12

1990-04-17

Nicholson, Eric K.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

292171, 292DIG25, 296 9722, 745016, 745076, 74471R, F05C 112

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049174185

ABSTRACT:
A fuel filler door release system comprising a spring loaded fuel filler door, a latch normally holding the door closed, and a fuel filler door release device including a first strand connected at one end to a remote manually operated lever and releasably connected at the other end to a spring loaded plunger of the release device. A second strand is releasably connected to the plunger and extends to the latch of the fuel filler door. A third strand is connected to the plunger and extends to a pull tab within the vehicle for providing auxiliary release for the fuel filler door.

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