Nissan Maxima: How to Release Fuel Door

The Nissan Maxima has an interesting way of opening the fuel door. If you’re new to the Maxima, we’ll show you how to release the fuel door.

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2004 – 2023 Models

  1. Locate and pull the fuel door release lever near the bottom of the driver’s side door panel.
  2. Push on the outer edge of the fuel door.
  3. Unscrew the gas cap counterclockwise to access the fuel tank.

2000 – 2003 Models

  1. Locate and pull the fuel door release lever on the floor on the driver’s side, to the left of the driver’s seat, or on the lower left side of the dashboard.
  2. Push on the outer edge of the fuel door.
  3. Unscrew the gas cap counterclockwise to access the fuel tank.

1994 – 1999 Models

  1. Locate and pull the fuel door release lever on the floor on the driver’s side, to the left of the driver’s seat.
  2. Once the fuel door is open, unscrew the gas cap counterclockwise to access the fuel tank.

Nissan Maxima Open Fuel Door

6 thoughts on “Nissan Maxima: How to Release Fuel Door”

  1. This has got to be the most idiotic way to open a fuel door anyone ever thought of. Why in the hell do you want to unlock your doors while you get gas. Ever hear of carjacking ?

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  2. This is actually simple and safe. No gas thefts as long as you keep your car locked. To the moron who thinks your car will be carjacked, keep your keys in your pocket like most sane people

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  3. Does the 2020 Nissan Maxima platinum fuel door lock?

    Anytime there is high air pressure or when I go through a car wash my fuel door is wide open.

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    • I don’t think it does. I tested a few on the lot, and I was able to open the fuel door on each 2020 Maxima while the car doors were locked. This was a feature they failed to mention that they had removed, and I am very disappointed.

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