Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 508

12.3.3.4 Hatchback Strut Replacement
(Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0132c

1.

Open and use a suitable brace to support the hatchback.

2.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, release the hatchback strut
to upper strut stud retaining clip and detach the hatchback
strut from the upper strut stud. Remove the hatchback
strut from the lower strut stud in the same way.

3.

Remove the hatchback strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0133c

1.

Press the end of the hatchback strut into the strut studs.
Please note that the strut rod is on the hatchback.

2.

Close the hatchback.

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12.3.3.5 Emergency Exit Open Handle
Assembly Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure:

2

2

1

FE12-0134b

1.

Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer
to

12.9.1.14

Rear Compartment Lid Inner Trim Panel

Replacement

.

2.

Disconnect the emergency exit open handle release cable
(1) from the rear compartment lid latch.

3.

Remove the emergency exit open handle retaining screws
(2).

4.

Remove the emergency exit open handle assembly.

Installation Procedure:

2

2

1

FE12-0135b

1.

Install the emergency exit open handle and tighten the
retaining screws (2).

Torque: 4 Nm (Metric) 2.96 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Connect the emergency exit open handle release cable
(1) to the rear compartment lid latch.

3.

Install the rear compartment lid inner panel trim.

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12.3.3.6

Hatchback

Release

Handle

Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

1

1

2

FE12-0136c

1.

Remove hatchback inner trim panel. Refer to

12.9.1.15

Hatchback Inner Trim Panel Replacement

(Hatchback)

.

2.

Remove hatchback release handle retaining nuts (1).

3.

Disconnect the hatchback release cable (2) from the
hatchback latch.

4.

Remove the hatchback release handle.

Installation Procedure:

1

1

2

FE12-0136c

1.

Install the hatchback release handle and tighten the
retaining nuts (1).

2.

Connect the hatchback release cable (2) to the hatchback
latch.

3.

Install hatchback inner trim panel.

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12.3.3.7 Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement

Removal Procedure:

1

FE12-0137b

1.

Open the fuel filler cap.

2.

Remove the fixed fuel filler gasket.

3.

Disconnect the fuel filler cap release cable.

FE12-0139b

4.

Remove the fuel tank filler door to rear quarter panel
retaining torx screws.

Note

Hold the nuts from the back to remove the torx
screws, otherwise the nuts may fall.

5.

Remove the fuel filler cap.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0139b

1.

Install the fuel filler cap and tighten the retaining torx
screws.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Connect the fuel filler cap release cable.

3.

Install the fixed fuel filler gasket.

4.

Close the fuel filler cap.

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