Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Door when the Door Lock Malfunctions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series)Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series) .
- Reach in behind the fuel filler pipe housing and manually slide the actuator rod forward, using light pressure, to override the actuator to release the fuel tank filler door.