Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting
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Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting
First things first - you'll be surprised to learn that a genuine factory fitted TRD uses something that looks like a kitchen cabinet hinge for the filler cap!!!
Heres a genuine car:
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD001](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/TRD001.jpg)
As tempting as it is to go for something better I wanted to maintain that original look. I bought some kitchen cabinet hinges - had to buy about 5 different types before I got a suitable one! LOL
*** IMPORTANT *** Do this before the wing is bonded to the car so you have access to the rear of the hinge/flap.
I fitted the hinge to the cap first of all
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Passenger_Rear_Panel_019](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Passenger_Rear_Panel_019.jpg)
I then drilled out some holes in the wing until I could push the hinge into the hole.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Passenger_Rear_Panel_023](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Passenger_Rear_Panel_023.jpg)
Once the hole was just big enough to push fit the hinge and the cap would sit flush I removed the hinge from the cap, covered it in masking tape and using plenty of filler I pushed the hinge into the hole and let it set.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Rear_Passenger_Wing_030](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Rear_Passenger_Wing_030.jpg)
Put some tape on the bodywork then a small bead of filler.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD_Build_034](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/TRD_Build_034.jpg)
Refit the wing and let the filler go off - you should get a perfect seal against the bodywork.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD_Build_040](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/TRD_Build_040.jpg)
When its removed just pull off the masking tape and smooth it all down.
The original catch gets recycled but you need to modify to trim the protuding part off.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Blitz03005](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Blitz03005.jpg)
With the hinge refitted you should have a working flap (the catch is not shown on this photo but that needs bolting back on).
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Blitz03002](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Blitz03002.jpg)
Because its a kitchen hinge you should be able to move it slightly in both directions plus in and out to get the right fit.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting SideView011](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/SideView011.jpg)
Heres a genuine car:
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD001](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/TRD001.jpg)
As tempting as it is to go for something better I wanted to maintain that original look. I bought some kitchen cabinet hinges - had to buy about 5 different types before I got a suitable one! LOL
*** IMPORTANT *** Do this before the wing is bonded to the car so you have access to the rear of the hinge/flap.
I fitted the hinge to the cap first of all
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Passenger_Rear_Panel_019](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Passenger_Rear_Panel_019.jpg)
I then drilled out some holes in the wing until I could push the hinge into the hole.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Passenger_Rear_Panel_023](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Passenger_Rear_Panel_023.jpg)
Once the hole was just big enough to push fit the hinge and the cap would sit flush I removed the hinge from the cap, covered it in masking tape and using plenty of filler I pushed the hinge into the hole and let it set.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Rear_Passenger_Wing_030](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Rear_Passenger_Wing_030.jpg)
Put some tape on the bodywork then a small bead of filler.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD_Build_034](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/TRD_Build_034.jpg)
Refit the wing and let the filler go off - you should get a perfect seal against the bodywork.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting TRD_Build_040](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/TRD_Build_040.jpg)
When its removed just pull off the masking tape and smooth it all down.
The original catch gets recycled but you need to modify to trim the protuding part off.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Blitz03005](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Blitz03005.jpg)
With the hinge refitted you should have a working flap (the catch is not shown on this photo but that needs bolting back on).
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting Blitz03002](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/Blitz03002.jpg)
Because its a kitchen hinge you should be able to move it slightly in both directions plus in and out to get the right fit.
![Petrol/Gas/Fuel Filler Cap - Fitting SideView011](https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/TRD/VIS%20Kit/SideView011.jpg)
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