Rajan Wilcox
If you need to replace the fuel door on your 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, you'll be pleased to know that it's a relatively straightforward process. You'll need a Torx T30 driver to remove the two screws holding the door in place, and you may also need to loosen the screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support. You can then replace the door and spring, which are available to buy online.
How to replace the fuel door on a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tools required | Torx T30 driver |
| Steps to replace | Remove the two screws for the door, one above the hinge and one below |
| If the door will not slide out, loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support | |
| Compare the new spring to the old one to see how it fits | |
| Use something to bend the spring enough to slide into position |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the fuel door
To remove the fuel door of a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, you will need a Torx T30 driver. First, remove the two screws for the door, one above the hinge and one below. If the door will not slide out, you may have to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support. You will then need to remove the screws from the shroud to get the door out.
If you are replacing the fuel door, you may need to replace the spring as well. The door spring is held in place by its own tension, so you will have to use something to bend it enough to slide it into position.
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Replacing the spring
To replace the spring on a 2008 Colorado fuel door, you will need to remove the door from the bed. The door is retained by two screws, but you will also need to remove the screws from the shroud to get the door out.
First, use a Torx T30 driver to remove the two screws for the door, one above the hinge and one below. If the door will not slide out, you may have to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support.
The spring is held in place by its own tension, so you will have to use something to bend it enough to slide into position. When you get the new spring, you can compare it to the old one to see how it fits.
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Using a Torx T30 driver
To replace the fuel door on a 2008 Colorado, you will need a Torx T30 driver. First, remove the two screws holding the door in place, one above the hinge and one below. If the door will not slide out, you may need to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support.
Once the door is removed, you can access the spring. You will need to remove the door from the bed to see and change the spring. The spring is held in place by its own tension, so you will need to use something to bend it enough to slide it into position. You should be able to find a replacement spring in a yard, as it is unlikely that GM sells them separately.
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Removing the screws
To remove the screws from the fuel door of a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, you will need a Torx T30 driver. Remove the two screws for the door, one above the hinge and one below. If the door will not slide out, you may have to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support.
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Finding replacement parts
If you need to replace the fuel door on your 2008 Colorado, you will need to purchase a replacement part. You can find these online, but make sure to specify your vehicle's year, make and model to guarantee a good fit. You will also need a Torx T30 driver to remove the two screws for the door, one above the hinge and one below. If the door will not slide out, you may have to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support. You can then compare the spring to a picture to see how it fits. The spring is held in place by its own tension, so you will have to use something to bend it enough to slide into position.
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Frequently asked questions
The fuel door is held in place by two screws, one above the hinge and one below. Remove these two screws and the door should slide out. If it doesn't, you may have to loosen the two screws that hold the plastic fuel filler support.
The spring is held in place by its own tension. You will have to use something to bend it enough to slide it into position.
You will need a Torx T30 driver.
The fuel door is Item #37, PN 10385417.
