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How to open the fuel door of the Mini cooper

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

In order to open the flap that protects the fuel cap, proceed as follows: access the passenger compartment and sit in the driver's seat, turn on the ignition and, with the ignition on, locate the flap release button to refuel. fuel, the latter button is located on the lower center console and is identified by the padlock symbol. Then unlock the flap by pulling the control upwards, at that point, turn off the ignition and get out of the car and proceed to manually open the flap located on the left side of the bodywork, after which unscrew the tank cap to refuel .

Posted on 2 October 2023 by ScegliAuto

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