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How to Emergency Repair the Fuel Door Spring on a Toyota Vehicle

Model: Toyota Prius Plus MK 1 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this video, see how to emergency repair the fuel door spring on a Toyota vehicle, provided it opens with the internal button, as shown in the video. The YouTuber will show you some methods to do this: if you are wearing sandals, place one under the release lever; if you are wearing regular shoes, take off your socks and ball them up under the lever to keep it raised.

Now, simply use the key to lever open the door! The problem is caused by a broken spring, which can be easily replaced: you can find it on Amazon with code B0CHMLCDGX for £9.94 with free delivery for Prime customers. This way, your fuel door is permanently repaired.


Updated on 6 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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