Great write up! Agree with everyone else...instructions that came with fuel door were horrible. Took me about 20 minutes to do the install.

 

I wish I would of seen this write up before I installed mine. This was the first mod to the jeep after I got it.

 

wanting to do this to mine and while searching e-bay I found an off brand for $49 (free shipping). wondering if the Jeep logo is worth another $30-$40.

here is a link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-wrangler-BILLET-GAS-REPLACE-2-4-DOOR-07-08-black-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e28d5fccQQitemZ36028 3201484QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

 

I thought it was worth it to get the Jeep one, I like the look of it... Also, when I installed mine, I used a socket wrench (which I just used to take off my doors) to get the infamous third clip. I just slipped it under the fuel neck and pulled it towards me and the clip just came undone... 25 minutes, tops... the only thing easier was installing my slush mats and door-sill guards.

 

Does anyone who purchased the black screws in bulk have any extra laying around. I am swapping my chrome door with a black one and I like that look. Thanks

 

Nice, I have the same Fuel Door. I like the Jeep logo on it too.

 

Just wanted to say THANKS to everyone who chimed in with their installation experiences, tips and observations! I compiled my own installation guide from several of the contributions here.

I'm planning to install one today, as soon as my wife decides whether she wants me to paint the screws black, or leave them silver.

It's a pity that Mopar didn't include a little hook on the inside of the door, on which to hang the gas cap (tether) while refueling. Both our other vehicles have this, and it's just one of those little things that you come to appreciate. Maybe I can find a small plastic hook to paint and glue on.

 

After reading this thread and compiling my own installation guide from these posts, I wanted to report back that my installation was a breeze, thanks to all of your contributions!

The most time-consuming part for me was waiting for the paint to dry on the six little bolts before screwing them in. (And then discovering that the paint my local auto parts store had sold me was semi-gloss, not satin black! I may decide to take the bolts off later, soak them in thinner, and then repaint them ... we'll see.)

I would also like to report that (on my 2011 Sahara, at least), there are two sets of cables attached to the left rear taillight assembly, one of which doesn't electrically connect to the taillight bulbs, but appears to use the taillight assembly solely as an anchoring point. Consequently, I couldn't remove the taillight and set it aside, so I just rested in on a towel on top of the license plate light.

It seems to me that Jeep could have made the entire process much easier, by installing the plastic cone-type housing that came with this foor on ALL Jeeps, and simply covering the outer face with a plastic pop-off trim ring. They could still sell the fuel door as an option, but it would only include the actual door and the bolts. It would make for a much easier install, and without the replacement housing, they could shave a few bucks off the price. If that were the case, I think they'd sell a lot more of these things. (Even though I agree that it should have come standard in the first place.)

In any event, it was a quick and easy install, thanks to all the information I gleaned here.

 

Done Appreciate all the install tips...

 

Funny, mine had the little hole to pop it in there just like the old one did... Just installed mine and it was a b*tch, but glad I did it. Looks great! I would like to echo all the comments and appreciate all the tips. I came back to this thread to read a few times while installing. (and sip my beer hehe)