Avalon: Problem with Gas/Fuel Lid Release

[LSlone777]

Hi.

I have a 2000 Avalon. When I hit the inside release to open my fuel lid, it will not open. If someone is standing outside and pushes on the lid as I pull on the release, it will open. The cable works fine, but the lid just won't open. I think the problem is the spring or whatever pops open the lid.

I would appreciate any advice you can give me.

Thanks.

Jim

[csaxon]

TSB BO015-04 Fuel Door Improvement 00-04 Avalon, 02-04 Camry.
Fuel lid spring assembly is modified to improve opening. old part 77360-33020 new part 77360-53010 Spring assemby, fuel filller, opening lid.

[LSlone777]

Thank you for that information.

Jim

[csaxon]

[LSlone777]

csaxon,

Thank you very much for those 2 diagrams. They will help alot when I fit it this weekend.

Jim

[ChiTDI]

Is this a recall issue? Is it warranty or is it a pay as you go item?
I'm at 67k on an 02. Warranty days are probably history.

[csaxon]

No recall. (Everyone would show up) Covered by standard 3 year 36000 warranty.