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How do I open a stuck gas tank door on a Toyota Camry?

I just pulled up to the pump to fill my Camry, and the gas tank door is jammed. How do I open a stuck gas tank door on a Toyota Camry?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are two ways to open a stuck gas tank door on a
Toyota Camry
. First, you need to determine if your
Toyota’s
fuel door is stuck or the release isn’t working. 
If the release isn’t working:
  • Use your owner’s manual to find where the emergency release for your gas tank door is located. Typically, it is in the trunk, but the manual will give you the specific location. 
  • Use the emergency release to open your gas tank door. 
If the door is stuck or jammed:
  • Slide a credit card or use a flathead screwdriver to pry open the door while someone else presses the fuel door release button.
If neither of these tactics works, it’s time to head to a mechanic.
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