Gas Door Spring Mechanism Broken or Popped Out - OEM Replacement

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Problem

The gas door (fuel door) spring mechanism popped out of place and could not be figured out how to reinstall. Upon inspection with a reference photo, the spring was found to be broken.

Gas door spring popped outGas door does not stay closed or open properlyBroken plastic arm on spring mechanism

Root Cause

The plastic arm on the gas door spring mechanism broke, preventing it from functioning and making reinstallation impossible.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Original poster confirmed this resolved the issue

View Original Thread →Posted October 2021 on SupraForums.com