Replace Release-cables ( Trunk-lid And Gas-door )
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Replace Release-cables ( Trunk-lid And Gas-door ), how to, hints, tips, replace release cables |
 Jul 14 2010, 01:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 14-July 10 Member No.: 1,489 Drives: 2007 Toyota Camry LE 2.4 auto Location: Houston  |
re: 2007 Camry-LE, 4-cyl, auto, US built] Hello: I need to replace the "release cables" for the both the Trunk-lid and Fuel-door. What is the reccommended procedure to replace these "release-cables"? Any Tips & Tricks? Any Shortcuts ... i.e. like pulling NEW cables with the old-cables during removal ? thnx for you knowledgable assistance and advice ... note : I did locate the below post for a 2005 Camry ... Jeff K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FYI ... additional info : The release mechanisms for both the fuel-door and trunk-lip are fully functional. It is only that the release-cables are binding somewhere between the ends. Unfortunately due to some corrosion inside the release cables ( for both Fuel door and Truck-Lid), the release-cables are binding ( excess friction, chafing ) and not returning to the rest position after using the manual release levers ( next to drivers seat). The corrosion (I believe) is from minor flooding in 2008 during hurricane IKE, when flood waters reached just into floorboard ( carpet was soaked ). On at least 5 occasions, I have "fixed" the problem... temporarily .... i.e. I made inside-cables "slide freely" and injected both WD-40 and silicone-spray lubrucants into both ends of the release cables to coat metal parts, Hoping that this would prevent release cables from further binding. ... During each "repair-fix" , the release-cables are well lubricated and slide freely. After re-assembly, the fuel-door and trunk-lid open normally with the manual release lever (testing many times). Unfortunately, after approximately 1+ week of NON-USE, the cables again bind-up and do-not return to the rest-position and again requiring disassembly at the manual lever and manually freeing the stuck-cable and re-lubrication. Jeff K. |
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