My gas cap tether broke and bought the replacement. However, I do not see how it fits back on the gas gap.

I thought it would just slip on, but the ring that attaches it to the gas cap is not very flexible.

Any suggestions?

 

If it's the correct part (they are not available for some of the caps) - they just stretch on - have replaced several for customers

 

or buy a new cap with tether - not that expensive and you get a new seal

 

The part is correct. Is does not stretch. It is semi rigid. Another source says the original has to be taken off with a very thin, small, flat screwdriver to pry the ring open and same with putting on the new one. I will try that and see how it works.

My experience so far with Volvo plastic parts is they are very durable and require more force to detach and re-attach than other cars. I was hoping there was easier way and if not, to verify I will not break the part.

 

Yes, you carefully pry the old one off and the new one on.

 

Ah! Excellent. Thanks!

 

That worked. I had to twist/pry the old ring off with the edge of thin screwdriver by inserting it under the outside edge and twisting upwards. It was rather easy once started.

A pair of regular pliers made putting the new one easy as well. I put the tether bracket side on first and then gently pushed down on the ring by hand until I could no longer push and then used the pliers to slip into the ring slot by clamping the ring and the edge of the gas cap.

Took about five minutes. Attached back to the gas cap cover in seconds.

Cheers!