S80 T6, 1999, Fuel Door won't unlock

rbdavismd · Post by **rbdavismd** » 30 Aug 2009, 13:30

My fuel door won't unlock. Is there a quick way to get the lock to release, so I can refuel?

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 30 Aug 2009, 14:51

Not sure, but I think there might be a release behind the trunk liner. Turn the knob on the liner and pull it in toward the center of the trunk.

rbdavismd · Post by **rbdavismd** » 30 Aug 2009, 15:29

vegasjetskier wrote:Not sure, but I think there might be a release behind the trunk liner. Turn the knob on the liner and pull it in toward the center of the trunk.

Thanks, but I didn't find a release.

rbdavismd · Post by **rbdavismd** » 31 Aug 2009, 16:56

My dealer showed me how to release the lock, pending ordering a part. Pull back the felt covering in the right side of the trunk, after turning the knob. There is a yellow rectangular solenoid mounted on the sheet metal near the fuel door, with a wiring cable entering it. Disconnect the cable from the solenoid by pulling it. The fuel tank cover will unlock. The cover will be held closed by the spring.

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 31 Aug 2009, 17:01

Thanks for the update!