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How to Open a Stuck Fuel Door on a Honda Pilot?

Model: Honda Pilot YF6, YF5 - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Fuel cap

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On the Honda Pilot, the fuel door can get stuck, for example, due to a problem with the release button or the lock actuator. In these cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial.

First, open the trunk. Then, locate the small panel on the left side of the compartment and open it using the emergency key. Next, grab the white lever of the actuator and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle to open the fuel door.


Updated on 10 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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