Fuel Door Locked/ Broken

[willyjake]

Hey everyone. Glad to see all the van people in one area after I've been bouncing around the old forums for answers here and there. First time posting and I've got a question. I picked up my second Previa last weekend and realized today that the fuel door release isn't working. I realize there is a broken spring in there but how can I get the door to pop open to get at it (and also to get gas) without damaging the bodywork? I already tried stuffing a pack of cigs under the lever and opening it but it didn't work. This van is in nice shape (unlike my other one although it runs great just was someones work vehicle at one point) and I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks for the advice and a pic of the new van below.

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[zak99b5]

Are you sure the cable is connected?

[willyjake]

Are you sure the cable is connected?

Thanks for the reply. I got it. Had the wife hold it while i got the door open.

[JDM VANMAN]

I had to do the same thing on my Sequoia when the fuel door wasn't opening properly and then I just adjusted the bracket that locking latch hooks onto and now it works perfectly, I'm not sure if the Previa fuel door is set up the same way? I don't have one yet.... hehehehe:wnk:

[willyjake]

I had to do the same thing on my Sequoia when the fuel door wasn't opening properly and then I just adjusted the bracket that locking latch hooks onto and now it works perfectly, I'm not sure if the Previa fuel door is set up the same way? I don't have one yet.... hehehehe:wnk:


The issue ended up being a broken spring in the fuel door. Should be able to source one at the junkyard.