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How to Open the Fuel Filler Flap on a Stuck Opel Astra?

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Fuel cap

In the Opel Astra, the fuel filler flap may become stuck, possibly due to a fault with the actuator or the control inside the cabin. In this case, you can perform an emergency opening by following the procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the boot, then open the small flap on the right side wall, and using a torch, locate the white element at the end of the thin black tube. At this point, grasp the actuator, compress it, and open the fuel filler flap.

Updated on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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