Broken Fuel Cap Lever

[chris_uk_83]

Hi folks, I (stupidly) stood on my fuel cap release lever this morning while leaning out of the car. It went crunch and floppy and now I can't open the petrol cap. I think I've got about a week and a half of petrol left before I need to fill it up again (and can't).

Does anyone know if the fix a straightforward one? Is it difficult to get at the mechanism? I'm pretty good at fixing stuff and don't mind taking my interior to bits.

Thanks in advance

[Scarlett Arrow]

I think it would help if you let us know which Generation of Celica you have :)

[chris_uk_83]

Sorry, should have mentioned that. It's a gen 7.

[chris_uk_83]

Anyone?

[rtyall]

Did you ever tackle it? I've just gone to fill up and pulled mine off. Managed to get a pair of pliers to pull the cable, but looking at the lever the mounting part of it's snapped.

Edit:

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=39078&st=0&p=380278&hl=+fuel%20+lever&fromsearch=1entry380278

This guy seems to think it can be done fairly easily by taking the seat out. Guess I'll see this weekend.