Audi Q7 Service and care Checking and top... Filling the tank
The tank flap can be released manually if the central locking system should fail to operate.
Fig. 305 Luggage compartment: Removing the light cover
Fig. 305 Luggage compartment: Removing the light cover
Fig. 306 Luggage compartment: Releasing tank flap manually
Fig. 306 Luggage compartment: Releasing tank flap manually
The manual release mechanism is located behind the light cover on the right of the luggage compartment.
Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover Fig. 305.
Release the ring Fig. 306 from its holder and carefully pull the ring . You should now be able to open the tank flap in the usual way link.
CAUTION
Pull the ring only until you feel resistance; otherwise you may damage the manual release mechanism (you cannot hear it releasing the tank flap).

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