Audi Q3 8U Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Brilliant Black - LY9B 8U0809907

Audi Q3 8U Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Brilliant Black is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for factory installation in the Audi Q3 8U generation model. The paint in the Brilliant Black Metallic - LY9B shade ensures visual consistency with the bodywork and restores the vehicle's aesthetics after damage or a collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8U0809907-BBL
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8U0809907
• Substitutable numbers: 8U0809907, 8U0 809 907
• Color: Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The fuel filler flap in the Audi Q3 8U is responsible for protecting the fuel filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A properly selected, original component ensures:

• precise fit to the body lines,
• proper operation with the opening and closing mechanism,
• stable mounting in factory installation points,
• maintenance of the fuel filler area seal.

Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's standards, the flap works with the factory hinge and locking mechanism, which reduces the risk of looseness, rattling, or improper closing.

Brilliant Black Metallic - LY9B paint finish

The applied Brilliant Black Metallic - LY9B color is a factory shade used on Audi bodies, characterized by a deep black with a metallic effect. This finish allows for:

• achieving a consistent look with other body panels,
• minimizing shade differences during spot repairs,
• maintaining aesthetics in accordance with the original vehicle specification.

For body shops and users who care about the car's appearance, this is a significant advantage, as it limits the scope of additional painting work in the fuel filler area.

Installation and operational characteristics

The Audi Q3 8U fuel filler flap has been designed as an OEM body component, which means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with original components. In practice, this translates into:

• easier installation in place of a damaged flap without modifications,
• proper alignment with the fender and body line,
• correct operation with the standard opening mechanism,
• maintenance of factory gaps and panel lines.

Such a fit is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where both aesthetics and the correct operation of moving parts in the fuel filler area count.

Condition of the component and practical application

The offered flap comes from the secondary market, which allows for combining cost-effective repair with maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. For Audi Q3 8U users, this means the possibility of:

• economical replacement of a damaged flap after a collision or vandalism,
• restoring full functionality of the refueling area,
• maintaining a consistent body appearance without using aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

This type of solution is frequently chosen by workshops specializing in VAG group vehicle repairs and by conscious users who prefer original body components.

Integration with the fuel system and technical knowledge

Although the fuel filler flap is a body component, its proper operation is important for the operation of the entire fuel system – it protects the cap and the filler area from dirt and moisture, which reduces the risk of problems during refueling. If you want to better understand how the filler area works with other engine fuel system components, it is worth checking out the guide Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, part selection by VIN/OEM, and principles of proper operation.

Related Audi body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, mounts, or protective accessories, check out the available parts in the Audi fuel filler flaps and accessories category.