Gas Cap Tether
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Gas Cap Tether
The tether on my gas cap broke, and my attempted DIY repair didn't last very long so I decided to replace the cap assembly that includes the tether. I bought the exact OEM cap on eBay from Forum sponsor Welsh Enterprises, Inc. for $21.95 delivered. Note that their price is lower on eBay than on their website. Here's the link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F262669723250
Problem is that I can't get the fastener out of the end of the old tether that's attached to the fuel door. It appears to be a very small push-in plastic fastener and I've tried to pry it out with no success. Anyone know how to remove it, preferably without breaking it so I can re-use it?
Problem is that I can't get the fastener out of the end of the old tether that's attached to the fuel door. It appears to be a very small push-in plastic fastener and I've tried to pry it out with no success. Anyone know how to remove it, preferably without breaking it so I can re-use it?
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RESOLVED!
I didn't look close enough at that fastener. It's just like the larger push-in fasteners for the covers in the engine compartment, only a lot smaller. There's a small indentation in the center that you push in to release the tabs while you pull straight up to remove it. Here's that fastener before and after being removed. Unfortunately, I pushed that center pin too hard and broke it.
BEFORE (BUT CENTER PIN BROKEN OUT)
AFTER - PIN REMOVED
There's a second, larger cone-shaped fastener molded into the end piece. Grab the large end firmly with needle-nose pliers and pull up hard to get it out. Here's the new cap with the tether and the old parts.
OLD PIECES ON THE BOTTOM, PIN TO BE RE-USED
It's easy ... if you know how to do it.
I didn't look close enough at that fastener. It's just like the larger push-in fasteners for the covers in the engine compartment, only a lot smaller. There's a small indentation in the center that you push in to release the tabs while you pull straight up to remove it. Here's that fastener before and after being removed. Unfortunately, I pushed that center pin too hard and broke it.
BEFORE (BUT CENTER PIN BROKEN OUT)
AFTER - PIN REMOVED
There's a second, larger cone-shaped fastener molded into the end piece. Grab the large end firmly with needle-nose pliers and pull up hard to get it out. Here's the new cap with the tether and the old parts.
OLD PIECES ON THE BOTTOM, PIN TO BE RE-USED
It's easy ... if you know how to do it.
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The new gas cap should come with a new plastic fastener already attached, all you need to do is push it into the hole on the door. I beleve the photo in the link you supplied shows the fastener at the end of the tether. As for the old one, you can use a trim removal tool or just use a plier and break it off since you won't need it any longer.
#4
The new cap/tether is identical to the old one, but the small push-in fastener that I had trouble removing was not included with the new one. Both tethers have two fasteners; (1) a large, molded-in conical fastener at the end, and (2) a small, separate push-in fastener that is inserted into the hole to secure the alignment after fastener #1 has been inserted. See the above pix.
I can re-use the old small fastener, even though it's broken. If it falls out, I can get a new one.
There is no need to break anything off, as the old tether came out in one piece. I'm going to keep the old cap/tether as a spare, just in case the new cap fails. I know the old cap is good because it just passed emissions inspection, and I'm sure I can fix the broken tether.
I can re-use the old small fastener, even though it's broken. If it falls out, I can get a new one.
There is no need to break anything off, as the old tether came out in one piece. I'm going to keep the old cap/tether as a spare, just in case the new cap fails. I know the old cap is good because it just passed emissions inspection, and I'm sure I can fix the broken tether.
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The new cap/tether is identical to the old one, but the small push-in fastener that I had trouble removing was not included with the new one. Both tethers have two fasteners; (1) a large, molded-in conical fastener at the end, and (2) a small, separate push-in fastener that is inserted into the hole to secure the alignment after fastener #1 has been inserted. See the above pix.
I can re-use the old small fastener, even though it's broken. If it falls out, I can get a new one.
There is no need to break anything off, as the old tether came out in one piece. I'm going to keep the old cap/tether as a spare, just in case the new cap fails. I know the old cap is good because it just passed emissions inspection, and I'm sure I can fix the broken tether.
I can re-use the old small fastener, even though it's broken. If it falls out, I can get a new one.
There is no need to break anything off, as the old tether came out in one piece. I'm going to keep the old cap/tether as a spare, just in case the new cap fails. I know the old cap is good because it just passed emissions inspection, and I'm sure I can fix the broken tether.
Anyone ever figure out the part number or an equivalent for the pin? Need one.
Thank you in advance!!!
jb
#9
I doubt that Jaguar sells that pin separately, but you should be able to find it. See this thread from 2013:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...solved-107977/
Good luck, and let us know if you find it.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...solved-107977/
Good luck, and let us know if you find it.
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