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  1. #1
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    Default gas tank door

    can someone help me> that friggin' plastic hinge broke, I ordered a new one, and now I have the hinge (easy enough to figure out) but how in the hck does that U shaped metal 'spring' fit into the equation?
    TIA

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    Hey my fuel door hinge also broke but it's an eassy fix. I will take a picture of it done and try to give you any pointers. Hang tight until tommorrow when it is light out and I will send you info. Stick with it and I am sure that you can figure it out. GOOD LUCK

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    my hinge broke aswell, but when i went to order one at the dealer they said that i have to get the whole door?? it was about $40 plus the paint. seemed like a hasle so i was going to hold off and find one used...

    where did you get yours?

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    Default pic of fuel filler door spring...

    ...in place. Fit the spring in place before you attach the hinge to the car.

    regards
    Phil
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    dont need the whole door, just the hinge.
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