how did you add a spring. Can you post pictures? My spring snapped off.

 

So the spring itself is not a serviceable item. And to purchase the entire hinge was about $460. Ended up purchasing a used fuel door complete with hinge. Drilling the rivet out. And re riveting it to my hinge. Worked like a charm.

 

I had that issue with the door sticking, but I ended up drilling it out like the AM Service Bulletin (attached) recommended. Then was able to center it properly. Never had an issue after.

 

My fuel door is sticking too, so this is amazing, thank you!

 

mine too i was asked to show the spring to the dealer but i cant take it out, the rear section is blocking exit of 5 mm maybe, i am far from being able to take it out...don't know why. after removing the 3 screws. nothing to do, i tried folding it, same it doesn't come out.

this procedure may help me but to drill holes when its not out....or i could access it maybe from underneath? since i have sticken the carpet trunk there i don't know if i want take it out now ( or its the wheel inner arch then i see...sorry) and maybe replace the spring from underneath instead if its possible, and if i can't take the whole assembly out. its like 5 mm too thick to go through the car to exit...though its working now since i put some lithium grease.