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How to replace the fuel door in the Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Fuel cap

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In this tutorial we can see how to replace the fuel door on the Volkswagen Polo, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we open the door, then unscrew the cap, locate the fixing screw located below the hinge and unscrew it using a Torx T20 key. Using a hook tool, we then separate the rubber seal from the inlet of the duct, grab the support and remove it from the housing.

At this point, all that remains is to position the replacement and reassemble everything following the reverse procedure.


Posted on 1 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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