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How to open a stuck fuel flap in a Lexus?

Model: Lexus Lexus Various
Part: Fuel cap

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In your Lexus, the fuel flap may get stuck, for example, due to a fault in the lock or the corresponding control button. In these cases, it is still possible to perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial, applicable to most models.

First, open the boot, then locate the small door or cap on the wall of the compartment, just behind the fuel flap, and open it. Next, grasp the lock actuator and operate it manually to open the flap and refuel.


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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