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Old 04-03-2017, 08:37 PM   #1
R3dg3cko Rob
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Default How to change the stock Subaru gas cap tether

The tether for my 2011 sti was broken when I bought the car and I have a replacement cap ready to fit but I can't see a way to release the pin that holds the tether in place. I've checked you tube for guides on similar cars and searched on here but without a clear explanation. It looks like it might pry off with a flat-head screwdriver but I don't want to break the pin or damage the fuel door. I feel like this must be a fairly common replacement, what with all the gas cap CEL issues reported but I haven't seen an explanation on how to release the pin without damaging it?


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Old 04-03-2017, 08:40 PM   #2
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squeeze it together with needle nose pliers on the underside. bent pliers might be easier.
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Old 04-03-2017, 09:20 PM   #3
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I tried needle nose pliers but couldn't get an angle to connect with the back of the pin.

But knowing that's how it works (thanks) i cut the existing tether piece away and that gave me enough movement to angle the pin and get my finger behind and push it out.

Thanks again for your help. Hopefully the photos can help the next guy.



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Old 10-18-2017, 11:57 AM   #4
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Default Gas Cap Tether

I am still having trouble removing the part of the tether that is on the gas cap door. I have tried to work it out with needle nose pliers and a screwdriver but I am afraid of breaking the round piece of the tether that is fastened to the door. Any further suggestions?
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Old 10-18-2017, 12:06 PM   #5
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they're fairly robust but I'd think something like a clip removal tool can be used.

https://www.amazon.ca/Lisle-35260-Pl.../dp/B0002SRCMO

unlike a simple flathead you'd be applying pressure to two sides of the clip and you'd also get the leverage needed because of the angle. I've never met a plastic clip that couldn't be removed by clip removal tools.
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Old 10-21-2017, 11:34 AM   #6
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they're fairly robust but I'd think something like a clip removal tool can be used.

https://www.amazon.ca/Lisle-35260-Pl.../dp/B0002SRCMO

unlike a simple flathead you'd be applying pressure to two sides of the clip and you'd also get the leverage needed because of the angle. I've never met a plastic clip that couldn't be removed by clip removal tools.
Good idea. I will definitely be picking one of these up. The stock tether was one of the first things that broke on my car.
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Old 01-14-2018, 12:17 AM   #7
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Bumping this for people that end up breaking the the retainer pin. Pep Boys has pretty much identical ones in a 4 pack for around $3. They're Dorman 963-071 "Hood/trunk molding retainers Honda".
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Old 06-11-2021, 11:39 PM   #8
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I am still having trouble removing the part of the tether that is on the gas cap door. I have tried to work it out with needle nose pliers and a screwdriver but I am afraid of breaking the round piece of the tether that is fastened to the door. Any further suggestions?
Thanks,
alanbar
I'm on my second replacement gas cap on my 2011 Impreza Outback Sport. Last time, I just had the Subaru dealer do it while the car was in for some other service. Seems to me either the dealer has a special tool for it, or they just destroy the pin and put in a new one. So, the latter's my plan. I just put in an order for five of 'em from Subaru Parts Plus, that ought to keep me going for a while. The pin part no. is 42037FE060, and they go for $1.24 each.
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Old 06-24-2021, 08:06 PM   #9
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Default The Gas Cap Lanyard Pin

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I'm on my second replacement gas cap on my 2011 Impreza Outback Sport. Last time, I just had the Subaru dealer do it while the car was in for some other service. Seems to me either the dealer has a special tool for it, or they just destroy the pin and put in a new one. So, the latter's my plan. I just put in an order for five of 'em from Subaru Parts Plus, that ought to keep me going for a while. The pin part no. is 42037FE060, and they go for $1.24 each.
My order of five pins came in, it was easy cutting the head of the existing pin off with a razor blade, new cap, pop in a new pin, done!

And, I ordered a spare cap for when THIS one's lanyard breaks.
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