Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).

Access Cover
Access Cover

3. Pull the release cable.

Release Cable
Release Cable

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