Removing "Fuel Filler Housing"

[jac04]

I'm trying to figure out how to remove the "Fuel Filler Housing" on my Gladiator - it's Item #2 in the sketch below.

Has anyone removed this piece or does anyone have instructions from the FSM that they can share?

Background: I'm preparing to have the typical body distortion around the fuel door taken care of by my PDR guy. I think removing this piece will provide open access to this area.

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[jac04]

In case anyone needs the info, a buddy of mine at my local dealership helped me out.

You need to:
1) Remove filler cap & disconnect tether
2) Remove the rear inner splash shield
3) From inside wheelhouse, release 4 retaining clips - rear first, then the front
4) Carefully remove housing
5) Unplug wiring harness connector

 

[spectre6000]

...the typical body distortion around the fuel door...

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[jac04]

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Mine aren't nearly as bad as the ones pictured in the thread below, but I'd still like to get them taken care of.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/dents-or-dings-from-the-factory.45097/

 

[spectre6000]

Saw this morning (though I've not been keeping tabs lately due to work/life insanity) that the Sunrider will be a factory option going forward starting immediately. $895 It's probably already been stated elsewhere on the site, and I guess it's more than a rumor at this point, but seems like this is the place for that information.

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