AN auto expert has revealed how to access your car’s gas cap when its cover’s frozen or experiencing a bad electrical connection with an automatic open button.
The car enthusiast showed off his knowledge in a TikTok, with viewers voicing their appreciation in the video’s comments.
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Kev’s (@Camry_Kev) TikTok clip begins with him instructing his audience to pop their trunk and look for a panel in the cargo space’s back-left corner.
Lifting this panel gives you direct access to a yellow lever that you can pull to release your gas cap’s cover — a process that Kev proved on camera.
Viewers of Kev’s clip commented their gratitude under the video for his straightforward advice.
One viewer wrote: “I don’t have a Camry, but imma save this just in case I do get one.”
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You can inspect the release lever by removing Kev’s highlighted panel and evaluating whether the lever is attached to its corresponding cable.
The vehicle featured in Kev’s video is a Toyota Camry SE — but most cars today contain the same gas cap cover lever configuration.
Drivers that don’t have the same trunk panel that Kev showed in his TikTok can remove the cloth liner near the inside of their fuel tank.
Particular trucks without trunks may require a visit to a professional mechanic for assistance.
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Stuck gas cap covers typically occur when there’s a problem with the part’s release lever.
Drivers needing a new lever can purchase the part at an auto store or have the component installed by a dealer.
Other causes include a lack of lubrication, a warped fuel door, or electrical issues with the component’s activation button, according to YourMechanic.
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