2007 Hummer H3 fuel door replacement
 

Hello, everybody!
I recently purchased through e-bay new AMI billet style brushed aluminium lockable fuel door. My original old one was badly damaged by winter salt and started to fall apart. Is anybody have experience to replace this fuel door? They said in instruction that it's very easy to replace it and you don't need to drill any holes. I tried to find any video how to replace it on Hummer H3 but everything I found just about any other kind of trucks, but not H3! And How can I get rid of old original fuel door, that has all screws and fixtures damaged by salt?
Any ideas, please.
Thank You.

Is the your "original" a GM OEM fuel door? If so, open the door, reach in grab the frame of the door, and give it a swift and STRONG pull, you will then be holding it in your hand.

All those screws are faux. The clips are about as strong as the ones holding interior parts in place. I have said before, if scuz bags actually knew how easy it was to rip those OEM chrome doors off, they'd go missing all the time.

Yes, my old fuel door is original OEM Hummer H3 factory one. And after less than being 4 years old this fuel door became look like a piece of junk! It was ruined by winter salt and chrome cover starts to peel out! So You said that it's very easy to take it out? Should I push it out with my hand?

I know what you mean, I had someone try to steal mine by removing the screws, after two were snapped off, they gave up, morons.

So what did you do after they try to damage your fuel door? Did you keep original one or you change it for another one?

Kept the original, don't really see the missing screw heads.

Right now I don't know how to remove those corroded screws from original fuel door. I think I need to remove plastic wheel well cover from inside to be able to unscrew fixtures.

And for new Billet Fuel door I've just bought it's not as easy to install how they promise in their instructions( Just fit new fuel door and after screw four screws from inside opened new fuel door in to the plastic- what they said!)

Let's try this again... THERE IS NO SCREWS HOLDING THE OEM FUEL DOOR TO THE FENDER. Get it? Open the door, grab the frame for the door opening and pull the entire thing off. NO TOOLS NEEDED 5 second job.

Look at the installation instructions for the OEM door in the FAQ, maybe that will help. Click this link... https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...uctions-18958/

My gas cap chrome door is shot and corroded. I tried pulling it all out but no luck. I'm afraid to pull on it any more and mess it up. My only option is back to the F*%#ING Dealer. I'm about ready to sell my H3 :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

If you are afraid to PULL the OEM fuel door off, and in order to remove it you have to pull it, I do not know what to tell you. What do you think the bozos at the dealer are going to do different?



All that holds it in place 5 wimpy little clips, they have similar strength to the clips that hold interior pieces in place. Did you ever pull interior pieces out before? If you are going to let 5 wimpy little clips kick your azz, then I can't help you. :rolleyes:

Good luck.

I purchased my new fuel door from e-bay and it's Billet style fuel door, not original OEM GM one. So installation for new one is completely different from OEM. And my question: how and which way original fuel door is attached to the plastic inside and to the fender? Is it kept in place by glue, silicone or what else?

Screws, but you gotta pull like hell preying you don't break it !!!!!!!!!!!!

I pulled on mine like Doc Olds said and I busted my Fender all to hell.

No I need to buy a whole new rear Fender fascia :mad: :mad: :mad:

H3 = LEMON

Let's see some pics!

Are you serious? Is English your second language?

I linked the installation instructions for the OEM fuel door, did you read that? 5 little clips is all that hods the OEM door to the fender. I can't tell you if the somebody glued your door to the truck, but the installation instructions make it pretty darn clear what holds the door in place. If you can't remove that, I think you should give up attempting to work on any vehicles, beyond your abilities.

Best of luck.

Pics
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDQ5Nw...W4Q~~60_12.JPG

There is a plastic cup, and a door with frame, and 5 little clips, and 5 little rubber hole plugs.

See the clips in the bag? There are five plastic prongs on the back side of the door frame that slip into the clips that are pushed into the five little holes that are drilled into the fender plastic. No screws, no glue, no kryptonite, just 5 tiny little clips.

Yes, English is my second language. I am native Ukrainian and came to Canada about 15 years ago with my family and $10,000 USD in my pocket! So since that time I worked hard and got what I got! And in that case I can just count on myself, but not on Papa's or Mom's money. I can speek freely at least three languages. Yes my English is far from being William Shekspire's one but still is not so bad. Try to learn at least several words in any completely new language for You and after that You will understand how hard it is!
But any way, thank You very much for Your help, pics and detailed description. And I can do with my hands many different things( including braking some stuff too), but I don't want to make any damage to the things, I am not very familiar with! That's why I asked You many questions.
Back home we have joke: If you have power- You don't need to use brains! So I try to use my power wisely, before I break something!
But, thank You very much, one more time for all Your help!

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Chrome Fuel Door Removal
 

OK, so I too have to replace the chrome fuel door and I have the replacement door in hand. I've read through the instructions and I do see where it's held on with the plastic studs pushed into the metal clips. Then I also read where people have broken their fenders pulling it off. Is there a recommended way to pull it off so I don't wind up with the entire rear qtr panel coming off with it? After all, most of the Hummer exterior is plastic anyway.....

I'm getting ready to purchase an aftermarket billet gas cap door. My H3 currently has a black aftermarket unit that is NOT HELD ON WITH CLIPS. I can look into the area and see actual bolts (appear to be about 1/4", fine thread) in the slight gap between the fender and the gas cap door, installed from the backside. So my question is: how do I remove the rear fender to get at that backside? Anyone got a link to a "how-to"?

Ask any of those people who provided whatever your read about breaking their fender pulling off the OEM Chrome fuel door to post a pic..... see what you get. Nothin. Consider the source.

It is a firm pull, all it takes. Start say at the top and move your way around the clock.

Success!!
 

OK Doc. Just finished the fuel door replacement. To amplify your directions it is a firm pull but it's not the entire door all at once. I started at 12 o'clock pulling firmly and worked my way around until one of the plastic posts started to give. I then leveraged my way around one post at a time until the door gradually came off. This way you can control the amount of force on the fender skirt and reduce the risk of cracking and breaking it. Total time to complete was 15 minutes.