DIY Fix Toyota Fuel Door Spring 

7 years later, this video is still helping out folks like me. Thanks for the tip! 👍🏼

videos like this are the best part about youtube. free education and the video angles are so good you wouldnt even need to speak english to understand.

The yellow duck tool is amazing.

2024 still saving the day with these videos 🫡

Just finished doing this. It's amazing how much little effort is required for this fix but it makes the biggest difference in the world!

I need a yellow duck. For the last week while waiting for my spring to be delivered I've had to pull the latch, hold it open with my foot and reach my hand out to open for fuel flap. Very acrobatic.

Thank you for this video. You just saved me 90 bucks. That's what my Toyota dealer wanted for the fix.

Thanks. Finally bought and installed this spring after 2 auto shops told me they didn’t know how to fix it. Shipping cost more than the part.

Thanks! Now i carry the duck all the time. Didn't even bother to change the spring ;)

Thank you so much for posting this! I own a 2011 rav4 and was very frustrated when I went to get gas earlier and I couldn't open the fuel door. I didn't have the "special tool" but a rolled up sock allowed me to open the fuel door. The fuel door spring actually fell out when I went to open the door and all I needed to do was pop the spring back in place and now everything is working as it should. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Great video. Thank you for saving my nervous system from unneeded anxiety.

Much thanks. I was real low on fuel. Could not open the fuel door. Went home and found your video, and fueled up within 20 minutes. How did this country survive before RU-vid, and fine people like WorseThanChiggers?

You saved me a lifetime of embarrassment. My gas was on E and I pulled over to the closest gas station to fill up my tank, only for me to find out that my gas tank door wasn't opening. I felt like the world was against me. There are not a lot of videos like this out there so when yours came up as a suggestion, I was so thankful. You don't know how much money you just saved me today.

Thanks.. I was fueling up my Lexus when the spring fell off . The thanks to your video I knew how to fix it.

I can’t thank you enough! I panicked and almost ripped the gas door open. Glad I watched this first.

Thank you so much. I was at the gas station and I couldn’t open the fuel door. Thanks to you I was able to do it thank you so much.

Excellent edited video with good insights, all the essentials and just the right amount of nonsense (rubber duck). Thanks for the solution, and Great job !

Oh man you save my day, I just ordered the yellow tool from amazon I should get it by monday, so I don't need ti fix the fuel door, Thank you!!

Great Video. I too was stuck at the pump and wouldn’t of been able to resolve my issue without your help. Thank You Very Much!

Just picked up my mom in her car after an emergency surgery, went to fuel up and this happened. This video saved my ass, many many thanks!

Thank you so much for this video! My dealership wanted me to schedule an appointment and leave my car with the for 1-2 days to have a technician look at it. So glad I found your video

Man..... you saved my life man.. I was stuck in middle of highway 5 with no access to gas tank.. I thought I was done... thank u

Got the replacement part from the Lexus dealer (after using a binder clip for several months) but couldn't figure out how to get it on. Watched the video and the tip about slipping the plastic end behind the door with it partially closed, did the trick. Thanks so much for saving me about $35 at the dealer! awesome!

Thank you for the tip. It was very helpful. I was clueless. You are very helpful. God bless you. May your dreams come true

Thank you for making this video! Very clear and succinct and saved me a lot of money by not having to go to the dealer!

I gotta thank you man. I can't believe that this is what a shop wanted to charge my girl $180 for. Followed this video and fixed it myself for only a few bucks for the spring.

It is nice to know what the proper name of that spring is. That's half the battle!

Thanks for the info and the rubber duck is the star of this video it deserves a like.

You are a legend. Thank you for the insight. I was panicking that everything was broken and it would cost me heaps to get fixed but I watched your video thanks to google search. I tried your trick to see if it was a broken hinge causing the issue and it was actually the fuel cap cord caught on the fuel flap that was causing the non opening but your technique to keep the release open was super helpful! So from panic to no panic truly grateful 😃

Well done video ❣️ simply stated, clear , straight to the points a little humor 🐤 thank you

THANKS!!!! You saved the day. I can't believe that spring broke. My car is only a year old. Guess this means a warranty visit.

Thank you, I was out of gas and wasn’t sure how to open the gas cap. Luckily the especial tool helped me. I will order the spring soon. Appreciated

I know absolutely nothing about cars and you helped me fix this problem, THANK YOU!!

Thank you for your service You just saved my ass on the other side of town

Thank you for the ducky trick now I can go to a gas station without an umbrella

Wow thank you So much! My spring literally just fell out this morning while pumping gas

Thank you soooo much. Your video made it super simple so that even this 66 yo lady was able to do it in 2 minutes. 😊

Bro thank you very much. Very useful. Was stuck at petrol station almost an hour to open the bladdy fuel tank. Good tips bro thanks much

On a 2005 4Runner, I found it was easier to fit to the slot behind the door hinge rod first, second then snap on the hinge rod, third and last push the plastic tab toward the hinge to have that last bit secured in the outer slot. I assume that is why the flex tab is designed to be on the outer portion of the spring part, to allow a slight bit of flex to get the final snap in.

That yellow duck made my day

Thank you so much for this vid especially the special toy, I was quoted $160 to fix the spring

Thanks! A tip, the spring I bought for 7 bucks on amazon wasn’t strong enough to open the door. I bought a FUEL DOOR SPRING from Toyota parts for 2 bucks, they delivered for free to any local Toyota dealer.

Thanks! My fuel door wouldn’t open after a winter storm, I thought it was iced shut and kept trying to pry it. But this worked great!

Mate this has just saved me so much stress thought something was broken 😂 thanks so much worked a treat

Thank you. I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 and mine just broke. Your video was a great help!

Rubber Ducky is the winner here. 😊

Great informational video. I have been missing this spring for quite awhile. After seeing your video, I ordered new spring from Amazon.

You gave me exactly the guidance I needed, though I don't have a rubber ducky. :-) What I found was not that the spring had given up the ghost on my 2012 Camry, but that weeks of rain had so stiffened the hinge on the door that it wouldn't open. Propping the lever up I was able to open the door and then applied some graphite to the hinges. I worked the door a few dozen times and gave it another try... Works just fine. I might have gotten there on my own but RU-vid makes it so easy to learn from others experience that I had to give that a try before launching out on my own. Thanks much. I'll check your RU-vid thread and see whether subscribing makes sense for me. But regardless... thank you. You definitely earned a thumbs up!

I couldn't get it to work, but it only took my boyfriend 5 mins to do it. Thanks for the info!

Let me tell you. I just pulled up to get gas. My door wouldn’t open. Long story short. I came across your video. I want to say thank you. I didn’t have a rubber duck, but I had a small flashlight. I put it under it and it opened. Thank you so much.

Just got my spring.Your video helped! Thanks

OMG!!! That's it! Thank you so much! My door stopped opening and I was left with a little piece of metal on the ground which I realize is the broken spring! I also can't believe I had a duck in my glove compartment that I could've used to open the hatch! Instead I used a screwdriver and bailing rope and I'll kinds of finagling....

Burst out laughing at the SPECIAL tool! 😅 Man… you should market some of those with your signature!😂

Tip 1. If you have no helper and no duck, you may be able to loop the seat belt to hold the door release lever. (happened to me at a gas station) Tip 2. My spring clip did not break but lost its push back (must be a better word for this). I cut piece from a foam ear plug and inserted it between the leaves of the spring clip and fuel door has worked fine ever since.

love it my 3yr problem on my 2011 corolla fix in 2.30mins super thanks.

Thankyou so much..u have saved atleast $45 ...my neighborhood garage guy asked $45 just for inspection...

You are welcome. I just shared it on my FB page. You saved me a lot of money.

I wish my fuel door tool was as cool as yours! Been dealing with a dead fuel door for three years and jus fixed it today. I used a folded up junk mail envelope to keep my fuel door latch open😆.

Amazing, thank you. You just saved me at least £100

I think I will order the special tool instead of the spring. Great video, super helpful.

Thanks for a wonderful straight to the point video. Dang...now I have to buy a spring AND a duck! The duck is genius :)

This just happened to me. My son sent me your video. Haven't tried your workaround yet, but will this evening. Will let you know if it worked!

Just did this job thanks to your video. Appreciate the time you took to make it.

Mine on my Scion was a little bit different, but this video helped me get it on regardless, thanks. I was trying to put it on the wrong side first

thanks! ordering my part and then saving the fee for the dealership to install it or my mechanic. a two minute fix is something I can do!

I LIKE THE "SPECIAL TOOL" ( MANY USES)!🤣🤣

Thanks ,the part fell off but wasn't sure where to put it,working good again.

Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful thoughts

You totally just saved me. Thank you so much for posting this video.

Happened to me today at the gas pump. It is cold here. Found this video and it is all good.

Great Vid Appreciate you taking the time

Thanks. I didn't have a special tool for step 1 so I had to call Snap-on. 🤣 But really, the info on how to install the spring was helpful.

im finding it hard to get that special tool do you have a link

You can get a new replacement spring from the Toyota Dealer (Parts Department) near you. The part number is 77360-95D00 and it cost $3.10 if you pick it up from the dealer.

Thank you for this video lol you saved my anxiety

Saved me a trip to the mechanic

This video just saved me $80 😘 thank you

Thanks very much - you saved my life!

Thanks perfect instructions. Had to pry the broken old piece out.

Thank you, very helpful and fairly easy to do.

Thank you, mine is completely broken, I'll have to purchase a new one. Stay tuned for the update.

Just got a rav 4 xle 2015 the other day was not amused to discover i had this issue or this was a toyota problem in general smh. But thanks for the how to hopefully it just the spring and not the whole set up.

I love his yellow duck as special too 😂😂😂

Love that special tool, I'll be looking for one at Auto zone soon. Lol🤭😆

I like the special tool :)

Thank you very much. My wife can’t open the gas door right now

Thank you for this video. Just happened to my 2010 Venza, fixed the problem!

Oh Man....where can I get one of those special tool! Hope it doesn't cost $124.00 Toyota dealer quoted me to fix it. Love your video

This video saved my neck

Thank you man! I was about to break the door until I see your video. lol...

How can I get that special tool

2001 Toy Corolla driver side door doesn't open inside. Cable connected to handle, pulls, has tension from a spring but still only opens inside. One thing worse than chiggers is a chigger on the head of a dalmation named Sport who won't let you try to get it off.

Thank u so much for your video help open this dumb gas tank door

thankyou great video

“Use your special tool” lol.. The duck was classic..

Dude! Thanks for this vid.

My daughter told me :I have that special tool daddy! Lol - I bought the clip online , problem solved. Thanks for the video

You're an absolute life saver!

Thank you! I’m gonna look for mine ❤❤❤😊

2024= owner just bought 2013 I have this problem. Thank you