Katerina Swanson
If your Hyundai Sonata's fuel door is broken, you can replace it yourself. This guide will take you through the steps to do so, including how to open the fuel door, how to remove the fuel door cover, and how to paint the new fuel door.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Opening the fuel door | Pull on the lever with a logo of a gas pump and nozzle. This lever may be located on the floor near the driver's side door. |
| Closing the fuel door | After refuelling, replace the gas cap, then push the fuel door closed to lock it. |
| If the fuel door release lever or button isn't working | Open the trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. This may be located behind a small panel near the fuel door. Remove the panel, then pull the manual release handle gently to open the fuel door. |
| If the fuel door latch is broken | Open the trunk and remove the side covering panel where the fuel door is located. Remove the harness from the fuel door latch, then use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts to the fuel door latch. |
| Replacing the fuel door cover | Purchase primer, colour code matching paint and a can of clear coat. |
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What You'll Learn
How to open the Hyundai Sonata fuel door
To open the Hyundai Sonata fuel door, you will need to locate the fuel lever. This will be on the floor near the driver's side door and will have a logo of a gas pump and nozzle. Simply pull on the lever to open the car's fuel door. After refuelling, replace the gas cap and push the fuel door closed to lock it. If your Hyundai does not have a fuel lever, make sure the car is unlocked and then press on the rear edge of the fuel door to open it.
If the fuel door release lever or button isn't working, open the trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. This may be located behind a small panel near the fuel door. Remove the panel and then pull the manual release handle to open the fuel door.
If you need to replace the fuel door, you can do this by removing the side covering panel where the fuel door is located. You will then see the fuel door latch with a harness on it. Remove the harness and go to the fuel door. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts to the fuel door latch. You can then paint the new fuel door by purchasing some primer, colour code matching paint and a can of clear coat.
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How to repair a broken fuel door latch
If your Hyundai Sonata has a fuel lever, simply pull on the lever to open the car’s fuel door. The lever will have a logo of a gas pump and nozzle. The lever may be located on the floor near the driver’s side door. After you refuel, replace the gas cap, then push the fuel door closed to lock it. Many Hyundais do not have a fuel lever. In these cars, make sure the car is unlocked, then press on the rear edge of the fuel door to open it. When you’re finished, put the gas cap back on and shut the fuel door, then lock your vehicle.
If your fuel door release lever or button isn’t working, open your trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. It may be located behind a small panel near where your fuel door is located—if so, remove the panel, then pull the manual release handle to open your fuel door. Note: Pull the handle gently to avoid damaging either the handle or the trim in your trunk.
To repair a broken fuel door latch, open the trunk and remove the side covering panel where the fuel door is located. You will see the fuel door latch with a harness on it. Remove the harness and go to the fuel door. Use a 10 mm socket and remove the bolts to the fuel door latch.
If you want to replace the fuel door, you can do this yourself. All you need to do is purchase primer, a can of colour code matching paint and a can of clear coat.
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How to open the fuel door when the release lever or button isn't working
If your Hyundai Sonata's fuel door release lever or button isn't working, you can open the trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. This may be located behind a small panel near the fuel door. Remove the panel and gently pull the manual release handle to open the fuel door.
If you need to replace the fuel door, you can do so by removing the side covering panel where the fuel door is located. You will then see the fuel door latch with a harness on it. Remove the harness and go to the fuel door. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts to the fuel door latch.
Once you have replaced the fuel door, you can paint it by purchasing some primer, a can of colour-coded matching paint, and a can of clear coat.
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How to remove the fuel door cover
To remove the fuel door cover of a Hyundai Sonata, first, open the trunk and look for a small panel near where the fuel door is located. Remove the panel and then pull the manual release handle to open the fuel door. Pull the handle gently to avoid damaging the handle or the trim in your trunk. Once the fuel door is open, you can then remove the fuel door cover.
If you are replacing the fuel door cover, you will also need to paint it. To do this, purchase some primer, a can of colour-coded matching paint and a can of clear coat.
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How to paint the fuel door
To paint the fuel door of a Hyundai Sonata, you will first need to purchase some primer, a can of colour code-matching paint and a can of clear coat.
Before you begin painting, you will need to remove the fuel door. To do this, open the trunk and remove the side covering panel where the fuel door is located. You will then see the fuel door latch with a harness on it. Remove the harness and go to the fuel door. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts to the fuel door latch.
Once the fuel door is removed, you can begin painting. Start by applying a coat of primer to the fuel door. Allow the primer to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Next, apply the colour code-matching paint to the fuel door. Be sure to follow the instructions on the paint can and allow the paint to dry completely.
Finally, apply a coat of clear coat to the fuel door. Again, be sure to follow the instructions on the can and allow the clear coat to dry completely.
Once the paint is dry, you can reattach the fuel door by following the removal steps in reverse.
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Frequently asked questions
If your Hyundai Sonata has a fuel lever, simply pull on the lever to open the car’s fuel door. The lever will have a logo of a gas pump and nozzle. The lever may be located on the floor near the driver’s side door. If your Hyundai Sonata does not have a fuel lever, make sure the car is unlocked, then press on the rear edge of the fuel door to open it. If your fuel door release lever or button isn’t working, open your trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. It may be located behind a small panel near where your fuel door is located—if so, remove the panel, then pull the manual release handle to open your fuel door.
You can replace the fuel door yourself, but you will need to purchase some primer, a can of colour code matching paint and a can of clear coat. You will also need to remove the fuel fill door cap and the fuel fill door catch packing.
You will need to loosen the mounting screws, then remove the fuel fill door catch packing.
Open the trunk up and remove the side covering panel where the fuel door would be located at. There you will see the the fuel door latch with a harness on it. Remove the harness and go to the fuel door. Use a 10 mm socket and remove the bolts to the fuel door latch.
A dealership will charge around $200 to install and paint a new fuel door.
