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Honda owners may need to replace their fuel cap if it's damaged or loose. The process of replacing a fuel cap on a Honda is relatively straightforward. You'll need to remove the external cap, the liner surrounding it, and the plastic tabs. You'll then need to unlock the cap with a flat-head screwdriver and lift it up. You can then pull the cap off and push the replacement part back on.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Remove the gas cap from the tank by removing the most forward bolt and the 2 aft most bolts |
| Step 2 | Use two small screwdrivers, one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out a metal O-ring that sits right below it |
| Step 3 | Unscrew the 3 philips screws under the rubber piece but leave them in place |
| Step 4 | Remove the liner surrounding the cap |
| Step 5 | Break off the 6 plastic tabs |
| Step 6 | Unlock the cap by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the top slot and bending the cap up |
| Step 7 | Pull the cap off |
| Step 8 | Push the replacement part back on |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the external cap
If you are removing the gas cap from a 2005 Honda Accord, you need to pry up on the plastic pin that the end of the old strap is mounted to the van. It should come off. Try very hard not to break it, as you might need to reuse it.
If you are removing the gas cap from a Honda CBR 1000RR, you need to remove the most forward bolt and the two aftmost bolts. Then, use two small screwdrivers: one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out a metal O-ring that sits right below it.
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Removing the gas cap from the tank
If you are removing the gas cap from a Honda CBR 1000RR, the process is slightly different. First, remove the most forward bolt and the two aftmost bolts. Then, use two small screwdrivers: one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out a metal O-ring that sits right below it. Unscrew the three Philips screws under the rubber piece, but do not remove them, or it will be difficult to put them back in.
If you are removing the gas cap from a 2005 Honda Accord, you need to pry up on the plastic pin that the end of the old strap is mounted to the van. It should come off, but try very hard not to break it, as you might need to reuse it.
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Removing the inner shutter
If you are removing the inner shutter, you will need to refer to specific instructions for your Honda model. This is because the inner shutter is removed in a different way for different Honda models.
For example, for a Honda CBR 1000RR, you will need to remove the gas cap from the tank by removing the most forward bolt and the two aftmost bolts. You will then need to use two small screwdrivers: one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out a metal O-ring that sits right below it. It can be tricky to pull this ring out. Next, you need to unscrew the three Philips screws under the rubber piece, but make sure you do not remove the screws, as it will be difficult to put them back in.
For a 2005 Honda Accord, you will need to pry up on the plastic pin that the end of the old strap is mounted to the van. It should come off, but try very hard not to break it as you might need to reuse it.
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Replacing the locking mechanism
To replace the locking mechanism of a Honda fuel cap, you will need to remove the gas cap from the tank. This can be done by removing the most forward bolt and the two aft most bolts. Then, use two small screwdrivers: one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out the metal O-ring that sits right below it. You can then unscrew the three Philips screws under the rubber piece, but be sure to leave them in place. At this point, the locking mechanism can be transferred between the two gas caps. Screw the screws back in, put in the metal O-ring, and you're good to go!
If you are replacing a capless fuel filler, you will need to remove the liner surrounding the cap (it just pulls off) and then break off the six plastic tabs (approximate locations are marked by red arrows). After breaking the tabs off, unlock the cap by inserting a flat-head screwdriver into the top slot (marked by a green arrow) and bend the cap up a little bit. You can then pull the cap off. If you are just replacing the top piece, grab your replacement part and push it back on.
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Removing the gas cap tether
To remove the gas cap tether from a Honda, you need to pry up on the plastic pin that the end of the old strap is mounted to the van. It should come off, but you should try very hard not to break it as you might need to reuse it.
- Remove the gas cap from the tank by removing the most forward bolt and the two aftmost bolts.
- Use two small screwdrivers, one to lift up the rubber piece, and the other to pull out a metal O-ring that sits right below it.
- Unscrew the three Philips screws under the rubber piece. Do not remove the screws, leave them in there or else it will be difficult to put them back in.
- At this point, the locking mechanism can be transferred between the two gas caps. Screw the screws back in, put in the metal O-ring and you're good to go.
If you are replacing a capless fuel filler, you need to remove the liner surrounding the cap (it just pulls off) and then break off the six plastic tabs (approximate locations are marked by red arrows). After breaking the tabs off, unlock the cap by inserting a flat-head screwdriver into the top slot (marked by a green arrow) and bend the cap up a little bit.
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Frequently asked questions
To remove the fuel cap from your Honda, you need to remove the liner surrounding the cap. This can be done by pulling it off.
Once you've removed the old fuel cap, grab your replacement part and push it back on.
Remove the most forward bolt and the two aft most bolts.
Pry up on the plastic pin that the end of the old strap is mounted to the van.
With the new system, it is best to make sure the cap is tight and then the system will run a test. If the system passes, it will turn off the light.
