Gas door release spring - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

BlueOvalFitter · 10-18-2009, 07:18 PM

Is there a spring on the gas door that pushes it out when you pull the release lever? My sons Corolla gas door does not pop open like it did before.Can someone post a pic of their gas door in the open position,please?

Bitter · 10-18-2009, 07:33 PM

yes, like most toyotas its a little bent bit of spring steel near the hinge.

BlueOvalFitter · 10-18-2009, 07:40 PM

Can you take a pic of it so I know what i'm looking for?

Bitter · 10-18-2009, 07:46 PM

open the door, look at the hinge, you'll see it in there between the 2 hinges and uh yea.

BlueOvalFitter · 10-18-2009, 07:51 PM

I opened the door,looked at the hinge and,uh no........

Bitter · 10-18-2009, 07:56 PM

its cold and dark now, maybe if i remember in the morning.

or you know...you could like google these things. because i'm about 100% sure you can not only find a photo of it with google but you can also buy a new one from google search results.

BlueOvalFitter · 10-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Thanx.I'm going by the dealer tomorrow and get the part.Going to bed now.

kevmac · 10-18-2009, 08:02 PM

open your own door and take your own photo to show us the insides

cipher93 · 10-18-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter

Thanx.I'm going by the dealer tomorrow and get the part.Going to bed now.

Go to a junkyard. You'll pay less.

gold94corolla · 10-19-2009, 08:16 PM

So, does the door open when you pry it after pulling the latch? Or does it not even unlatch. He could always use the key to open it..... let's see if my old pic will work here.

hmmm I guess that doesn't help much lol.