Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

What to Do If the Fuel Door Is Stuck in the Mercedes CLA?

Model: Mercedes CLA C117, X117 - Years 2013-2019
Part: Fuel cap

In the Mercedes CLA, it may happen that the fuel door gets stuck, for example, due to a malfunction of the actuator or the control button. In any case, you can perform the emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the trunk, then locate the panel on the left wall and, by unlocking the respective latch, remove it. Next, locate the indicated red lever, grasp it, and turn it clockwise to unlock the fuel door.

Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Mercedes CLA (2019-2025 / C118, X118) On the Mercedes CLA, the fuel door may become stuck, for example, due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In this case, you ca…
Mercedes CLA (2013-2019 / C117, X117) In order to open the fuel door of the Mercedes CLA, you need to unlock the car's locks using the specific button on the remote control for unlocking …
Mercedes CLA (2013-2019 / C117, X117) In this tutorial we can see how to replace the low beam bulbs in the Mercedes CLA, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure t…

How to Repair the Key Spring of the Peugeot 207?

Over time, frequent use of the key's flip mechanism in the vehicle, dozens of times a day, inevitably leads to wear of the internal spring. As shown in this video, replacing the spring is quite simple and takes little time. After opening the casing halfway, first position the key, then the spring housing, and finally insert the spring into the previously mentioned housing. Close the casing by rotating it clockwise, ensuring all components fit perfectly, and test the key's flip mechanism.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos