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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Fuel filler door emergency release

If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel filler door can be unlocked manually.

Checking and Filling
Fig. 176 Right side trim in the luggage compartment : removing the trim

Checking and Filling
Fig. 177 Luggage compartment: fuel filler door emergency release

Removing the side trim

  • To remove the right side trim, first remove the retainer from the mounts A fig. 176.
  • Turn both locking mechanisms 90º to the left using a coin or a similar object and remove the locking mechanisms.
  • Tilt the retainer upward and pull the trim out.

    Lay the trim down on its side, because there is an electrical wire for the socket on the back.

Fuel filler door emergency release

  • Loosen the strap from its bracket and pull on it fig. 177 The fuel filler door is released.
  • Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to open it fig. 174.

Note

Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.

You will not hear it release. Otherwise you could damage the emergency release mechanism.

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