If you can not find the fuel door release or the release is broken on the Toyota Avalon, this guide will help you out.
Contents
2020 – 2023 Models
- The fuel door release button is located under the steering wheel to the left.
- Press the fuel door button.
- The fuel door will pop open.
2013 – 2019 Models
- Turn the car ignition off.
- Unlock the vehicle’s doors.
- Make your way to the fuel door and push to spring the fuel door open.
- To close it, push the fuel door again until a click sound is heard.
2005 – 2012 Models
- Turn the car ignition off.
- Locate the fuel door open switch on the lower side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel.
- Press the fuel door switch to open the fuel door.
- Turn the fuel cap in a counterclockwise direction to access the fuel tank for refueling.
- Turn the fuel cap in a clockwise direction to close it.
- Push on the fuel door to close it.
Fuel Door Troubleshooting
Fuel Door Is Not Opening
If the Fuel Release lever is broken, there is an Emergency Fuel Door Release located in the trunk, on the other side of the fuel door.
Fuel Door Is Broken
- Have someone pull up the fuel door lever while you pull open the fuel door.
- Or if you are alone, use something to prop up the lever, then you can pull the door open. I have found a credit card to be useful for this.
Eventually, you will need to purchase a new spring for the fuel door to open properly. Springs are not costly, they run about $6 and are extremely easy to install as it just pops right in.
- Once the spring is in place, let the release lever down.
- Close the fuel door.
- Then use the lever to open the fuel door.
Hopefully these steps have helped you get the fuel door open on the Toyota Avalon. Feel free to share your experience in the comments section.
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