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How do you open the fuel tank cap of the Toyota RAV4?

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 3, Xa30 - Years 2006-2013
Part: Fuel cap

We are in front of the gas station and we don't know how to open the fuel tank cap of our Toyota RAV 4? No worries, we have a video available that explains how to do this in no time: Let's get into the cabin, look to the left of the driver's seat, and down low, we will find a small lever with the symbol of a fuel pump. Let's pull it, get out of the vehicle, and head towards the fuel cap door. Let's open it and, for the final step, unscrew the cap mentioned above. Done, we can proceed with refueling.

Posted on 16 December 2025 by ScegliAuto

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