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CONSOLE PUSHBUTTON FUEL DOOR RELEASE
J046852008-05-28
GENERAL
Kit Number
53842-00C
Models
For model fitment information, see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Kit Contents
See Figure 2 and Table 1.
INSTALLATION
  1. Open the fuel door. Remove and discard the original lock and nut.
  2. See Figure 2. Install the pushbutton lock (3), washer (2) and nut (1) on the fuel door (C).
  3. Remove screws (B) and replace the stock hinge mounting clip with the hinge mounting clip ( Figure 1 ) from the kit. Install stock screws. Do not over-tighten.
  4. Press firmly on the fuel door to close the fuel door.
Figure 1. Hinge Mounting Clip
Using the Fuel Door
Opening the Fuel Door
  1. Insert the Harley-Davidson barrel key into the pushbutton lock. Turn the key to the 12-o'clock position. Remove the key.
  2. See Figure 2. Press the button in the center of the pushbutton lock. The fuel door springs opens about 1/4-inch.
    3. NOTE
    To keep the pushbutton lock assembly operating smoothly, lightly spray lubricant on the mechanism as needed.
Locking the Fuel Door
NOTE
The pushbutton fuel door lock can be locked or unlocked with any Harley-Davidson barrel key.
  1. Press firmly on the fuel door to close the fuel door and the pushbutton lock remains in the unlocked position.
  2. Insert the Harley-Davidson barrel key into the pushbutton lock. Turn the key to the 3-o'clock position. Remove the key.
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 2. Service Parts: Console Pushbutton Fuel Door Release
Table 1. Service Parts
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
1
Nut, hex
84850-92
2
Washer
Not Sold Separately
3
Fuel release, pushbutton
Not Sold Separately
4
Clip, hinge mounting
10334
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit.
A
Hinge pin
B
Screw (2)
C
Fuel door