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What to Do When the Passat Fuel Tank Cover Doesn't Pop Out?

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DiMakayla
08/27/25 3:32am
Solutions for when the Passat fuel tank cover doesn't pop out are: 1. Repeatedly lock and unlock the vehicle while pressing the fuel tank cover during unlocking; 2. Open the trunk, remove the right-side trim panel, and pull the fuel tank cover motor control lever. The function of the fuel tank cover is to record the car's model, the type of fuel to use, the standard tire pressure range, and precautions. Taking the 2021 Passat as an example, it is a mid-size sedan with body dimensions of: length 4933mm, width 1836mm, height 1469mm, wheelbase 2871mm, fuel tank capacity 68.5 liters, and curb weight 1470kg.
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09/09/25 2:41am
My Passat also had the issue of the fuel tank cap not popping open last year. The gas station attendant taught me to first press around the fuel tank cap while someone repeatedly presses the interior switch from the driver's seat. If that doesn't work, open the trunk and locate a small panel on the inner lining corresponding to the fuel tank cap. After removing it, you can find an emergency pull cord. Pulling that cord will force the cap open. Later, I found out it was due to the locking mechanism being stuck from lack of lubrication. Spraying some WD-40 solved the problem. Now, every time I wash the car, I ask the attendant to lubricate that latch, and it hasn't gotten stuck since. Remember, forcing the cap open can scratch the car's paint, so avoid using metal tools to pry it open.
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