OEM 2005 Toyota Solara Fuel Door Release Cable

2005 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Fuel Door Release Cable in a Convertible on 2005 Toyota Solara?

  A: The first step to exchange the Fuel Lid Lock Control Assembly in the convertible model starts with discharging the 7 clips that hold the luggage compartment floor mat and rear floor finish plate. First remove the luggage compartment side tray assembly by dissolving its bolt and tray unit before you can access the luggage compartment trim cover inner LH through three clip points with a clip remover. The replacement process starts with removing the front door scuff plate LH and continues with removing both the rear seatback assembly and the rear seat cushion assembly. The next step includes separating the quarter trim panel sub-assembly upper RH from the vehicle along with the quarter trim panel lower LH. To remove the luggage compartment trim cover front including woofer speaker installation, start by disconnecting the connector then unfasten the anchor bracket using 2 bolts followed by removing each bolt from the speaker and afterward removing the clips from inside the vehicle before using a clip remover to disassemble the 5 trim cover clamps. Tear off the luggage door lock open bezel by first pulling up at the rear edge to separate the single clip before sliding it back until the claw disengages. Keep the clip that stays in the opener and return it to the bezel. Proceed by removing first the luggage door lock open lever sub-assembly by taking out the 2 bolts and lever and disconnecting the 2 cables. Start by removing the bolt to discharge the luggage opener cylinder assembly then extract the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly according to pictures by removing the cable and breaking free the claw and removing the lock retainer as shown. The installation of the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly requires following the reverse order of removal steps while installing cables according to their illustrated positions. Begin by installing the luggage opener cancel cylinder assembly with bolt which requires 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) torque value and complete the procedure by attaching the two bolts on the luggage door lock open lever sub-assembly with the same torque value.