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How to open the locked fuel door of a Volkswagen?

Model: Volkswagen Volkswagen Various
Part: Fuel cap

In our Volkswagen, it may happen that the fuel door gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, we can perform an emergency opening following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, we open the rear hatch, then we locate the small panel on the right wall of the compartment and unclip it. We then grab the actuator piston, pull it outwards, and open the fuel door. At this point, we can either refuel or repair the faulty element.

Posted on 7 July 2024 by ScegliAuto

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