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How do you open the fuel filler flap in the Mini Cooper in an emergency?

Model: Mini Mini R57, R55, R56 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Fuel cap

In the Mini Cooper it may happen that the fuel flap remains temporarily or permanently locked, for example due to the discharge of the battery, its opening is in fact electronically controlled. In this case we can proceed to open it using the appropriate manual emergency command, let's see how to do it in this video. To access the command we will first have to open the rear hatch, and then remove the panel on the left wall. At this point we will be able to locate a green colored rope, it will be sufficient to pull it to open the fuel door.

Posted on 3 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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