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How to Open the Fuel Flap of the Peugeot 407

Model: Peugeot 407 MK 1 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Fuel cap

Video tutorial

In today's video tutorial, see how to open the fuel flap of the Peugeot 407, even if it is stuck. To open the fuel flap, simply unlock the car with the remote, then use the key to remove the cap. If the flap does not open, try to access it from the inside; therefore, remove the rear wheel and take out the wheel arch liner, as shown in the video.

At this point, disconnect the mechanism of the flap and remove the lock, so you can open it; then proceed with the repair!


Updated on 10 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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