2004 Ford F-150 gas cap cover

MIKEV737

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2004 FORD F-150
V8
4WD
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50,000 MILES

I have a 2004 f150 fx4 with the flairside bed, the gas cap cover (plastic) spring broke, and now the cover wont stay shut. Is there a fix for this problem? Thanks.

Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 7:34 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You need to replace the spring assembly. If I remember correctly, on the flair side, you can access it from under the bed.

Let me know.

Joe

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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:10 AM

MIKEV737

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Thanks I'll give it a try.

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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:20 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Also, when you open the fuel door (from the outside) check there. I know on Dodge trucks have two screws that hold the entire assembly in place to the bed side. Yours may be the same. It would make things much easier.

LEt me know if you have other questions.

Joe

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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:24 PM

JAMESTHEOLDMAN

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I have the same problem so I was thrilled to see your reply Jacobandnickolas. There are three screws but when I take them out the blasted door still won't come out. Any other help for the both of us will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Sunday, January 24th, 2010 AT 5:07 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Where did you access them from? There are three screws that hold the filler tube in. Did you maybe remove them?

Get back to me with that and I see if I can find pictures for you guys.

Joe