In the old threads a issue had been raised about missing fuel guards on some of our cars. Has anyone installed one, and if so do they have the part numbers that have to be ordered to get it. Thanks

 

You referring to the spring-loaded metal flap in the fuel filler hole that all cars have except mine?

I'm not worried about it, I mean, there is a filler cap there after all...

 

no, I am referring to the plastic that you see inside the wheel well covering the fuel filler neck

 

Formerly working at a Nissan Dealership, in Service, and acknowledging that the parts were a cost-cutting attempt on the part of Nissan North America, I too was interested in purchasing the fuel filler protector and the 4 retaining clips. The 2000's had them but 2001's forward did not! Nissan said something about sludge, leaves, snow and salt being trapped between the fuel filler protector and the fuel filler pipe itself and rusting through prematurely, in colder climates. But what about those of us that don't live in cold climates! What about rocks and other road debris hitting that exposed pipe? Anyhow, It's really easy to put on. The part names and numbers are as follows:

Quantity Part Number/Description List

1 17290-2Y000 Protector-Filler $ 20.35
4 01553-09321 Clip $ 2.20


I hope this info is helpful, I couldn't stand the way that exposed pipe looked in the wheel-well. Your neighborhood dealership can have those parts to you in about 2 days.
Respectfully.

 

Thanks. You are Da Man fo sho. I never noticed that filler neck was exposed. I see the brackets for the shields on the pipe. I'm going to use these part numbers to order mine. Good lookin' out.

 

Call Dave B up and he will know exactly what you need and you get good prices. Install was simple. less than minute.

 

It would be hard to call "Dave B" without a phone number or something.

 

1-888-254-6060


Pedro

 

Thanks Pedro

 

Sorry about that. I keep assuming everyone knows Dave B's number. It's also in the parts list. Thanks Pedro for backin me up

 

No prob charliekilo3, glad I could assist!

 

I finally got mine from my local Nissan dealer. The first time the parts guy ordered the wrong part. I tried to give him the part number that you provided but he did not use it. When I went to get it last Saturday, another parts man looked up the protector in the 01 parts listing and found it. It cost me $12.58 for the protector and $2.36 for the clips.

 

Can you post the part number for the part that worked for your car? Thanks

 

They are the numbers provided by "Bran Da Man"
17290-2Y000 Protector-Filler $ 20.35

01553-09321 Clip $ 2.20

I installed it today and it fits perfectly. I had to jack the car up so the wheel and tire would drop down. Otherwise, you'll have to remove the wheel and tire. The clips just push into the holes and lock down with the center pins.