I did it without removing the wheel and loosening the filler neck. But it was a real struggle. You don't know if your doing it right or not. I also pushed to hard to get the new one in and snapped part of the plastic housing which was no that important while trying and get the hinge in the right place and the rubber part round the top of the fuel neck.
I've done it and it looks absolutely great! But I don't think I would do it again, I decided that halfway through so had to go and do it. Would have been a much easier operation with the filler neck loosened but I didn't want it to turn into a mammoth job.
Just take it slow, don't panic or loose patience, and go over any scratches in the paintwork around the neck with clear coat touch up or clear nail varnish to protect the paint from rust there.
I did it and I'm a girl! |