Don't know about the E46, but my 97/98 318ti locks and unlocks with the central locking.
The fuel filler is immediately behind the driver's door. With the driver's door open, you open the fuel filler door.
There is no release, as such. All you have to do to open the fuel filler door is to press on the door and let go. It will pop open.
The filler is accessed through a small door that you can open when you open the driver's door.
On the Geo Prizm, the fuel filler door can be opened using a lever located on the driver's side floor area. Look for a lever near the driver's seat or on the lower left side of the dashboard to release the fuel filler door. Once you locate the lever, pull it to pop open the fuel filler door.
To open the fuel filler door on a 1999 Volvo V70, locate the fuel door release lever inside the vehicle, typically found on the driver's side near the seat. Pull the lever to release the door. If the lever does not work, you can manually push the fuel filler door to open it. Always ensure the vehicle is turned off and parked before refueling.
The door you open before removing the gas cap to fuel your car, truck, van, or suv.
The filler cap for a Mazda RX-8 is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the rear of the car. To access it, you need to open the fuel door by pressing the fuel door release button inside the cabin or by gently pushing on the fuel door itself. Once the door is open, you can unscrew the filler cap to refuel.
Open fuel door loosen the screws,bolts or torx door will come off. Put new one on tighten back up.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler door by using one of the following operations, then push the right side of the door. Push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key carried with you. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key. Insert the mechanical key into the door lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of the vehicle Push the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK position. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and lock all doors by operating the door handle request switch, the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or the mechanical key.
To replace the fuel tank filler door and controls on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, first, open the fuel filler door and remove the screws or clips securing it. Disconnect any electrical connectors for the fuel door release if equipped. Install the new filler door by reversing the removal process, ensuring it is securely fastened. Test the operation of the controls to ensure proper functionality.
The fuel-filler door is part of the vacuum power-lock system. You must unlock the diver or passenger side door. The fuel-filler door and the trunk will unlock at the same time.
Open fuel filler door, remove gas cap, turn on pump, insert gasoline nozzle into fuel filler opening, squeeze handle and fill tank.