1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 250
1998 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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To remove the cap, turnit slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has spring in it; you let if go of the cap too soon, it will spr 3g back to the right. i - The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side a your vehicle. If you get gasolineon yoursel you something ignites it, coulr . be badly burned. Gasoline canspray out on yo1 if you open the fuel filler cap quickly. Thi ; spray can happen too is if your tankis nearly full, an( more likely-& hot weather. Open the fuel fil cap slowly and tr . wait for any"hiss" noise to st ~ pThen unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. C ean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possil le. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle" in the I: dex. door While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel 1 placing the fuel cap strap in the strap hanger.