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Replace Gas Cap Door & Car in Ditch Damage? V70-XC70 2003

My door over the gas cap just fell off. It appears the plastic hinge has broken and needs to be replaced on the door. But it appears to be riveted - I can't figure out how to get the old one off and the new one on. Any advice?

Also, I had the unfortunate problem of falling asleep at the wheel and my car ran into the ditch - with cruise still on. Flew threw the deep grass for a bit before coming to a stop. Car did not "appear" to have any damage, but I'm a little nervous driving it, thinking how could it not have damage. Any advice on what might have happened to the undercarriage (if anything) and what to look for?

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Replace Gas Cap Door & Car in Ditch Damage? V70-XC70 2003

Hello, The replacement fuel door hinge is available in many places. The rivets are merely straight pieces of round stock. You push them into the body with a punch or smaller diameter nail to remove them. I dropped one of my replacement rivets and simply used a nail with the head cut off. Use a caliper to measure the size or simply test fit.
As far as assessing the damage to your car goes. Clean the mud off it, if any, drive it up a set of ramps and look for leaks and dents. Take it for a ride on a quiet street where you can drive at various speeds. You'll feel any damage you caused to the wheels or steering gear. The steering wheel quickly goes off center whenever you bang something. Kira







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