How to remove and replace the fuel door release cable on Hyundai Elantra?

Inside the trunk, remove the trim panels to access the trunk release and fuel door cables, then disconnect the fuel door release cable bolts. Detach all clips holding the cables to the body and remove the carpeting, along with the screw, to detach the cover from the cable actuating lever housing next to the driver's seat. Remove the actuating lever housing and detach the cables from the lever. Attach a piece of thin wire to the end of the cable, then work in the trunk compartment to pull the cable assembly towards the rear of the vehicle until the wire is visible. Finally, attach the wire to the front of the new cable and fish it back through the body for attachment to the lever, completing the installation in reverse order of removal.

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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-F2000
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - MPI, DOHC - TCI/GDI | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-3X001
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Release Cable
- Replaces: 81590-3X000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - GDI, DOHC - MPI | Coupe - 2Door 5P, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-3X000
$74.63 MSRP: $104.85
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door
- Replaced by: 81590-3X001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - GDI, DOHC - MPI | Coupe - 2Door 5P, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-3X000
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - GDI, DOHC - MPI | Coupe - 2Door 5P, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-29000
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Cable Assembly, Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door, 5 Door Wagon 5
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-F2000
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - MPI, DOHC - TCI/GDI | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-T/LID Release
Part Number: 81280-F2500
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - MPI, DOHC - TCI/GDI | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-2H000
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Cable Assembly, Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | DOHC - MPI | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-2D000
$78.90 MSRP: $110.85
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-28000
$99.99 MSRP: $140.48
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-28001
$99.99 MSRP: $140.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-29001
$99.99 MSRP: $140.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door, 5 Door Wagon 5
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-2D000
$112.25 MSRP: $157.71
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- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler Door; Cable Assembly, Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-29001
$46.12 MSRP: $64.24
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-29002
$46.12 MSRP: $64.24
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-T/LID Release
Part Number: 81280-AA000
$74.53 MSRP: $104.71
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - GDI, DOHC - MPI, DOHC - TCI/GDI | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
Part Number: 81590-AA000
$95.97 MSRP: $134.84
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Catch & Cable Assembly-Fuel Filler; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra | DOHC - GDI, DOHC - MPI, DOHC - TCI/GDI | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Hyundai Elantra Cable Assembly-Trunk Lid Release
Part Number: 81280-29000
$46.12 MSRP: $64.24
You Save: $18.12 (29%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Hyundai's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Hyundai Elantra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 4 Door, 5 Door Wagon 5

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Door Release Cable

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Door Release Cable allows drivers to pop the fuel door from the cabin so that refueling remains quick and clean. Inside every Hyundai Elantra, there is a lever that pulls a steel wire that snakes through body panels to a quarter-turn connector behind the hinge. When the driver pulls the lever, tension is transmitted along the Fuel Door Release Cable and causes that connector to twist, releasing the latch and allowing the exterior flap to spring open. If the Fuel Door Release Cable were to fray, stretch, or snap, the door remains shut, leaving the owner with no choice but to fumble for the keys or, on recent models, leaving the door completely locked. Corrosion, collision dents, and brittle hinges can also cause the mechanism to jam up, but replacing a damaged Fuel Door Release Cable gets the mechanism operating smoothly again and prevents stressful fuel stops. Across the various generations of Hyundai Elantra, the basic cable layout is the same, but in the older models, there is an option of manual push from the outside in the event of cable failure, while in new sedans, the sole option is interior pull and therefore replacement is more critical. The cable swaps out with basic hand tools; just unbolt clips, guide the new line, and reattach. A reliable Fuel Door Release Cable makes the Hyundai Elantra look tidy and always ready to refuel.

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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Door Release Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Fuel Filler Catch & Cable Assembly
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Q: How to remove and replace the fuel door release cable on Hyundai Elantra?
A:
Inside the trunk, remove the trim panels to access the trunk release and fuel door cables, then disconnect the fuel door release cable bolts. Detach all clips holding the cables to the body and remove the carpeting, along with the screw, to detach the cover from the cable actuating lever housing next to the driver's seat. Remove the actuating lever housing and detach the cables from the lever. Attach a piece of thin wire to the end of the cable, then work in the trunk compartment to pull the cable assembly towards the rear of the vehicle until the wire is visible. Finally, attach the wire to the front of the new cable and fish it back through the body for attachment to the lever, completing the installation in reverse order of removal.

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