If you’re new to the Nissan Altima because you just purchased it or using it as a rental, you might not know where the fuel door release latch is located. It’s not in a rather odd spot that you wouldn’t find it in other vehicles. This post should help you find it though.
- Locate the fuel door release lever next to the hood release lever. You can find it on lower-left side of the steering wheel.
- Pull the lever toward you to pop the door open.
- Exit the vehicle, then open the fuel door. You can then twist the cap off.
Greg Frilli says
Thanks for this! I have an Altima as a rental and could not for the life of me locate this latch.
M says
The door covering the gas cap will not open. Please explain how to open it. Thanks
Mercedez says
I’ve owned a 2012 Nissan Altima for less than a year, and have been using a sort of pull lever on the drivers side floor of the car. Is this wrong? It recently has come loose, as if pulled to hard or accidentally stepped on.
Mercedez says
Nvm, I see that this option must be on newer altimas only