The door to the fuel tank doesn't open when I pull the lever. How do I open it?

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Gas door lever doesn't work. Is there any other way to open gas door?

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Jan 14, 2016 • 1999 Toyota Camry

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Hatch won't open

Hi,
The car doesn't have a remote release lever on the driver's side floor in front of the driver's seat- where the gas door lever might be too?

Try pushing DOWN on the hatch while either turning the key or moving the lever.

Look in the Owner's Manual (or download one online).
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Oct 06, 2012 • 1999 Acura Integra

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Locked key in trunk with door open alarm sounding

I'm certain the Avalon has a trunk popper on the driver's side floor, next to the seat, inside the vehicle. Just pull the trunk lever, pop the trunk, get the key and shut it off.

May 05, 2011 • 1995 Toyota Avalon

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1999 Toyota Avalon, key fob locks doors, but will not unlock. When open door w/key alarm goes off and won't shut off until car started. Sometimes key fob trunk release works, but sometimes not. Alarm...

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Sep 30, 2010 • 1999 Toyota Avalon

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My lever wont open my gas door....help i need gas.actually even the trunk lever wouldnt open the trunk.....finally the trunk lever i was able to pull up and then i couldnt ...

Hello. Here is what I need you to do:

Have someone pull the gas door release. With a credit card, or something like it, popsicle stick, nail file, etc, insert it at the side of the door that opens, not the hinged side. While your assistant is pulling the lever, see if you can manually pull the door open. If it opens, you have a broken fuel door spring. Toyota parts depts sell them for 3 dollars. The spring is there to "pop" the door open, when you pull the lever. If it is broken, and they break rather often, it needs replaced.

Dec 11, 2009 • 1999 Toyota Camry

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The lever won't open my gas tank. What can i do?

read the manual. There should be a cable in the trunk you pull as a manual release. If not pull the trunk lining fabric back away from the fuel fill area. You should see how to manually open the gas filler door

Jul 03, 2009 • 1999 Toyota Camry

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The gas tank door won't open with the lever, only if I put something under the lever after pulling it up I can pry open the door

More than likely the metal spring on the inside of the gas door is broken where the plastic attaches. Have someone hold the fuel door lever in the release position while you gently use a flat head screw drive to open the door. The part should cost you less than $10 at Toyota.

Apr 22, 2009 • 1999 Toyota Camry

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Fuel door on my 1993 toyota camry won't open when I pull the leve

Get someone to help you. Have them pull up on the handle, whilst you pry open the door with a credit card, or something thin and plastic. Pull open the fuel door. Look to see if there is a bent piece of metal above the hinge. This is the "spring" that pops the fuel door open. If it is not there, it has broken, and needs to be replaced. About 3 dollars at a Toyota Dealer.

Mar 31, 2009 • 1993 Toyota Camry V6

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Fuel Door will not open

my 1998 Toyota Camry fuel door wont open. There is not a release in the trunk and suggestions other than break the door?

Jan 12, 2009 • 1998 Toyota Camry

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Broken spring on the gas fuel tank door on Toyota ''Camry'' 1998

Go to your nearest Toyota dealer. Purchase this part number: 77360-22020; approx 4 dollars.

Open the fuel door. Being careful, remove the leftover plastic that is hooked by the door hinge. Insert the new spring assembly under the slot, and press it in until it clicks into place. Very easy to do.
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Nov 21, 2008 • 1998 Toyota Avalon

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The door will not open probably because the spring at the door hinge is broken or missing
try removing the trim in the boot and you will see wherr the cable is for the lock mechanism, It is either screwed in but I am thinking that it will be held in by plastic clip../ Press the edges of the plastic together and push the mechanism into the fuel compartment. This will allow the catch to move around . have some one hold the lever up and use your fingers or a flat bladed screwdriver ( gently so as not to damage the paint) pry open the door. There should be a "z" shaped flat spring around the hinge that flips open the door when you pull the lever.
The part will be available from toyota only and if mitsubishi is any gauge around $3-$5.00

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