Regan Brown
The fuel door spring on a Mitsubishi Lancer is a small metal and plastic part that clips onto the hinge, allowing the fuel door to spring open when released. The part is prone to breaking, and replacements can be purchased for around $10. This guide will take you through the process of replacing the fuel door spring on your Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to fix yourself |
| Steps | Take the inside door panel off, remove the speaker, remove old parts, slip the new one in from inside the door, reinstall the four bolts |
| Cost | Around $10.00 |
| Part name | Fuel door clip |
| Part number | MR970563 |
| Part cost | $1.43 |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the inside door panel
To remove the inside door panel of a Mitsubishi Lancer, you will need a small flat-tip screwdriver, a No.1 Phillips screwdriver, and a hook tool with a thin tip.
First, use the small flat-tip screwdriver to uncap the two side screws that hold the trim panel at the front and rear of the panel. Then, use the No.1 Phillips screwdriver to remove these two screws. Next, uncover the plastic screw cover inside the door pull cavity using a hook tool with a thin tip. Again, use the No.1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw.
Once you have removed these screws, you can then remove the speaker, remove the old parts, and slip the new ones in from inside the door. Reinstall the four bolts.
To reinstall the door panel, first, check the operation of the glass by rolling it up and down several times. Then, reinstall the door handle pull cavity, door handle trim cover, Phillips screws, screw covers, and caps. Reinstall the plastic sound-and-weather barrier. Reconnect the electrical harness, sliding it in an upward motion. Finally, reinstall the door panel in a counter-clockwise motion. Align the door-panel clips with the door clip holes, then press or push the clips back into place.
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Removing the speaker
To replace the fuel door spring on a Mitsubishi Lancer, you will need to remove the speaker. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:
- Take the inside door panel off.
- Remove the speaker. This will involve unscrewing or unclipping the speaker from the door panel. Be careful not to damage the speaker or any surrounding components.
- Remove the old parts. This includes the broken fuel door spring and any other damaged components.
- Slip the new fuel door spring into place from inside the door. Ensure it is securely attached to the hinge.
- Reinstall the four bolts that hold the door panel in place.
It is important to note that the fuel door spring is officially known as the "Fuel door clip" and the part number is MR970563. This can be purchased from Mitsubishi dealers or online parts stores. Be cautious of websites claiming to sell "OEM replacements" that are not actually OEM parts.
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Removing old parts
To remove the old parts, you will need to take the inside door panel off, remove the speaker, and then remove the old parts. You can then slip the new one in from inside the door and reinstall the four bolts.
The "spring" is actually called a "fuel door clip" and is a small metal and plastic part that clips on the hinge and makes the fuel door spring open when released. It usually breaks in two parts from the plastic part.
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Slipping in the new part
To replace the fuel door spring on a Mitsubishi Lancer, you will need to remove the inside door panel and take out the speaker. Once you have removed the old parts, you can slip the new one in from inside the door. Make sure to bolt the new part in place.
The part you need is called a 'Fuel door clip' and the part number is MR970563. You can buy this from MitsubishiOnlineParts.com or parts.com, although the shipping may be expensive. It should cost around $10 and you may need to wait a week to receive it. Be aware that there are websites that claim to sell 'OEM replacements' that are not actually OEM parts.
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Reinstalling the bolts
To reinstall the bolts, you will need to put the new spring in place. You can do this by slipping the new one in from inside the door. Once the new spring is in place, you can then reinstall the four bolts. This should be an easy fix, and you can do it yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
If your fuel door is difficult to open, the spring may be broken.
The part number is MR970563.
The part costs around $10.00, but you may need to wait a week to receive it.
You can buy the part from MitsubishiOnlineParts.com or parts.com, or from a Mitsubishi dealer.
Take the inside door panel off, remove the speaker, remove the old parts, slip the new one in from inside the door, and reinstall the four bolts.
