1993 Jeep Cherokee Take Locking Gas Cap Off That Wont Unlock

1993 JEEP CHEROKEE
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how do i take a locking gas cap off that wont unlock?
Feb 21, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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The piece that the cap locks onto, can you remove that piece? Then use a drill and drill out the lock, see if the cap will come off then? I say remove that piece so you dont get metal shavings in the gas tank.
Feb 21, 2013 at 9:49 PM
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If you turn the key ccw to release lock, then use left hand drill bit and then reverse the drill.
Feb 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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