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The fuel door on a Subaru Forester can be opened by locating the fuel door lever on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle and pulling it up while the vehicle is unlocked. The fuel filler lid can then be opened by pulling up the lid release lever. The gas cap can be unscrewed and the tank accessed by pressing firmly on the rear section of the cover plate. If the fuel door is damaged, it can be replaced by drilling out the rivets and replacing them with two new rivets.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to open the fuel door | Locate the fuel door lever on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull up on the lever while the vehicle is unlocked to open the fuel door at the rear of the car. |
| How to open the gas cap | Once the fuel door is open, go around to it and remove the gas cap. |
| How to close the gas cap | Twist the gas cap until you hear it click a few times to allow it to seat back in place with the fuel filler neck. |
| How to open the fuel door if the car is locked | Unlock the car first, then press on the fuel door to open it. |
| How to open the fuel filler lid | Pull the lid release lever up. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver's seat. |
| How to access the tank | Pressure firmly on the rear section of the cover plate – no interior controls. |
| How to remove the fuel door | Peel back the wheel-well material to see if you can get to the rivets from the other side. They might be bolted in. |
| How to replace the fuel door | Drill out the rivets and replace them with two new rivets. |
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What You'll Learn
Locating the fuel door lever
To locate the fuel door lever in a Subaru Forester, you need to look low down on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver's seat. Pulling up on this lever while the vehicle is unlocked will open the fuel door at the rear of the car.
If the car is locked, the fuel door will also be locked and won't open. If your car is a 2018 or newer Forester, try unlocking the car and then pressing on the fuel door to open it.
If you need to replace the fuel door, you may need to drill out the rivets and replace them with new ones.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
To open the fuel filler lid on a Subaru Forester, you will need to locate the fuel door lever. This is on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull up on this lever while the vehicle is unlocked to open the fuel door at the rear of the car. You can then go to the fuel door and remove the gas cap. When you are done, twist the gas cap until you hear it click a few times to allow it to seat back in place with the fuel filler neck.
If the car is locked, the fuel door will also be locked and won't open. If the fuel door does not open by pressing on it, try unlocking the car and then pressing on the fuel door to open it.
If you need to replace the fuel door, you may need to drill out the rivets and replace them with new ones. You can purchase a replacement from a salvage yard.
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Removing the gas cap
To remove the gas cap on a Subaru Forester, you will first need to locate the fuel door lever. This is on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull up on this lever while the vehicle is unlocked to open the fuel door at the rear of the car. Once the door is open, you can remove the gas cap. To replace the gas cap, twist it until you hear it click a few times to allow it to seat back in place with the fuel filler neck.
If the car is locked, the fuel door will also be locked and won't open. If the fuel door does not open on your 2018 or newer Forester by pressing on it, try unlocking the car first and then press on the fuel door to open it.
If your fuel door is damaged, you may need to replace it. This can be done by drilling out the rivets and replacing them with new ones.
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Drilling out rivets
To replace the fuel door on a Subaru Forester, you will need to drill out the rivets. The hinge is held on by two rivets that cannot be removed from the outside.
First, peel back the wheel-well material to see if you can access the rivets from the other side. They might be bolted in. If you cannot remove the rivets, you may need to take your car to a body shop.
To drill out the rivets, you will need to use a drill bit that is the same size as the rivet stem. Place the drill bit at a 90-degree angle to the surface of the rivet and apply firm pressure while drilling. Drill until you have removed the head of the rivet and then use a chisel to remove the remaining stem.
Once the rivets have been removed, you can replace them with new ones.
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Removing plastic fasteners
To open the fuel door of a Subaru Forester, you will need to locate the fuel door lever on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull up on this lever while the vehicle is unlocked to open the fuel door at the rear of the car. Once the door is open, you can remove the gas cap and fill the tank. When you are done fuelling, twist the gas cap until you hear it click a few times to secure it back in place.
If the car is locked, the fuel door will also be locked and will not open. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up. The lever is located on the floor at the left of the driver's seat.
Now, to remove the plastic fasteners holding the fuel door to the car body, you can try a few methods:
Using a Plastic Fastener Remover Tool:
- Engage the tool tip under the nylon fastener.
- Pry downward to remove the plastic fastener.
- Some tools have a sliding urethane button for extra leverage if needed.
Non-destructive Method:
Press the points of two knives under the pin head and gently pry it out.
Destructive Method:
- Slide a putty knife or chisel under the flange and pop it off.
- Alternatively, drill out the pin and punch it through, then pull out the outer bit.
Other Methods:
- Hot glue the head of a small nail to the fastener and pull out the plunger. The hot glue should peel off once the fastener is out.
- Use an appropriately small pry-bar or flat screwdriver to slip into the gap and pry it open.
Please note that some methods may be more suitable for certain types of plastic fasteners, so assess the fastener and choose the method that best fits your situation.
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Frequently asked questions
To open the fuel door, first locate the fuel door lever on the floor on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull up on the lever while the vehicle is unlocked to open the fuel door at the rear of the car.
If the fuel door is bent, you can try to remove it and bend it back into its original shape. If the hinge is held on by rivets, you can try drilling them out and replacing them with new rivets. You can also purchase a replacement from a salvage yard.
If your car is locked, the fuel door will also be locked. Try unlocking the car and then press on the fuel door to open it.
