TSB-BOD097R1

GROUP
BODY
NUMBER
097 (REV 1, 11/08/2013)
MODEL
2011-2012MY
Optima (TF)
DATE
June 2013
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE
 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin
are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and repairing a potential concern with the fuel filler
door operation on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 2010 to December 2011. The
potential concern relates to decreased clearance between the fuel filler opener and the fuel filler door
latch which may cause the fuel filler door to be difficult to open or close. Follow the procedures outlined
in this bulletin to resolve the concern.
File Under:

Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Advisor(s) X Technician(s)
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager X Fleet Repair
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SUBJECT:
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE
*
F
NOTICE
Optima VINs which start with KNA are designated Optima (TF) and built in South Korea.
Optima VINs that start with 5XX are designated Optima (QF) and built in the United States.
Inspection Procedure:
1. Open the fuel filler door and verify any
clearance issues preventing the door from
opening or closing correctly.
•
If the door operation is normal, no
further steps will be necessary.
•
If there is evidence of abnormal
operation due to clearance concerns,
F
proceed to the Service Procedure
below.
Service Procedure:
1. Open the fuel filler door and locate the
latch assembly.
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SUBJECT:
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE
2. Note the location of the upper and lower
alignment guides (A) protruding from the
body of the fuel filler door latch.
A
These guides need to be filed down as noted
below:
Upper alignment guide: remove 1mm
(.039”) from top surface of guide at the front
edge and taper it to remove 1.7~2.0mm
(.066”~ .078”) at the rear edge.
Remove
1.7mm-2.0mm
Remove
1.7-2.0mm
Remove
1.7-2.0mm
Remove
1.0mm
Lower aligmnent guide: remove 1mm
(.039”) from top surface of guide at the front
edge and taper it to remove 1.7~2.0mm
(.066”~ .078”) at the rear edge.
Remove
1.7mm-2.0mm
Remove
1.0mm
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Remove
1.0mm
Remove
1.0mm
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SUBJECT:
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE
3. Use a triangular file to remove the required
material from the top surface of each
alignment guide, as shown. When filing
is complete, use shop air to remove any
debris from the fuel filler area.
*
NOTICE
Be careful NOT to file down the
door latch pin.
Be careful NOT to scratch paint.
4. Verify proper operation of the fuel filler door prior to releasing the vehicle.
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Optima (TF)
From Sep. 2010~ Dec. 2011
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Figure
Triangular File
STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
W
69510 2T000
0
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N
C
Code Code
N51
Optima (TF)
C23
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Replacement
Part No.
Qty
(BOD 097)
Fuel Filler Door
Inspect and Adjust
69510F02
0.2
M/H
N/A
0
June 2013