What is the construction and purpose of fuel filler flaps and accessories?

Fuel filler flaps and accessories are body elements mounted at the refueling opening, most often in the rear fender or its vicinity. Their task is to cover the filler recess and protect the cap and locking mechanism from dirt. A typical set may include a flap, hinge, spring, cap, cable, seal, and locking pin.

What are fuel filler flaps and accessories used for?

Fuel filler flaps and accessories are used to protect the refueling zone and to maintain the proper closing function of this body area. They limit the access of water, dust, and mud to the filler neck, and in many versions, they also work with the central locking system. Additionally, they affect the car's aesthetics and the proper fit of body elements around the filler.

What is the construction and function of the fuel filler flap lock?

The fuel filler flap lock is a mechanism that immobilizes the flap when the car is closed. It usually consists of a pin, a housing, and a control element that can work with a central locking actuator. Its role is to secure access to the filler and to keep the flap in the correct position after closing.

How to choose a fuel filler flap for a specific car version?

It is safest to compare the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, external shape, and mounting side. It is also worth checking the color, body version, mounting points, and whether the element comes from a pre-facelift or post-facelift version. For cars with a central locking system, the compatibility of the locking mechanism is also important.

What symptoms indicate wear of the fuel filler flap or its accessories?

Typical symptoms include difficulty opening, failure to close, a protruding flap, a damaged hinge, or a faulty lock. In practice, one also encounters cracks in mounts, seal wear, and traces of corrosion or abrasions at the edges. Such signs should be verified before purchasing and installing a replacement element.

How to care for fuel filler flaps and accessories after installation?

After installation, it is good to regularly clean the filler recess and the hinge area so that mud and salt do not accumulate there. It is worth periodically checking the condition of the seal, the smoothness of the mechanism, and the correct alignment of the flap relative to the fender. If the car uses a central lock, you should also check if the locking pin extends and retracts without resistance.

Fuel Flaps & Components

At Global Parts automotive store we offer a wide selection of original used car parts including fuel filler caps and accessories for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The fuel filler caps and accessories we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are getting a top-class product.

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BMW F07 GT Fuel Tank Filler Flap Lock Actuator Gran Turismo 7139398

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£13.95

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£13.95

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BMW F40 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cap Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£18.95

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Audi Q3 8U Fuel Tank Filler Fill Flap Cover Cap Housing 8U0809906

£23.95

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Mercedes W205 Fill Pot Fuel Tank Cap Recess Mount Carrier A2056303204

£75.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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BMW 1 F20 LCI Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Estorilblau Estoril Blue B45

£13.95

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BMW F30 F80 M3 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Alpinweiss Alpine White 300

£18.95

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Mercedes W207 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Tenorite Grey 755 A2077570106

£13.95

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BMW X1 E84 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Panel Mineral White - A96 2993153

£13.95

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BMW F30 F80 M3 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Schwarz 2 Black 668

£18.95

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Mercedes W204 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Tenorite Grey Metallic - 755 A2047540009

£18.95

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BMW F30 Fuel Tank Fill In Filler Flap Cover Trim Alpine White - 300

£13.95

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Mercedes W204 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Palladium Silver Metallic 792 A2047540009

£13.95

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£18.95

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Audi A7 4G Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover Phantom Black - LZ9Y 4G8809907

£18.95

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Audi A3 8P Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cover Cap 8P0809999F

£13.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Carbonschwarz Carbon Black

£13.95

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Mercedes W212 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Tenorite Grey Metallic - 755 A2127570006

£18.95

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BMW X3 F25 Fuel Filler Fill Tank Flap Cap Cover 7238086

£13.95

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Fuel Flap Cover BMW E90 E91 Filler Fill in Fuel Cap Schwarz 2 Black - 668

£13.95

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BMW F22 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Tank Cover Cap Alpine White - 300 7286045

£13.95

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BMW X1 E84 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Cap Panel Midnight Blue Metallic B38

£13.95

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Mercedes W166 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Pot Carrier Mount Housing A1666300167

£28.95

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Mini Cooper One F55 F56 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Casing Chrome 7333620

£28.95

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Mercedes CLK C209 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black - 197

£18.95

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Mercedes W221 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black Metallic 197

£23.95

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BMW Z4 E85 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Cover Black Sapphire - 475 7012740

£13.95

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Fuel Cover MINI R55 R56 Filler In Flap Cap Kite Blue Metallic B48

£13.95

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Audi A1 8X Fuel Fill In Flap Cap Cover Amalfi White - Y9K 8X0809907

£13.95

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Kosmos Black Metallic 191U

£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Nardo Grey - Y7C 83F809907

£18.95

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BMW X3 F25 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire - 475 7265256

£13.95

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BMW MINI Cooper One R55 R56 Filler In Flap Fuel Cap Cover Oxygen Blue 7148883

£13.95

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BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Mysticblau Mystic Blue A07

£13.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Trim Moondust Silver - ZJ BM51-A405A02-AC

£13.95

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Audi A3 8P Fuel Flap Cover Filler Fill In Flap Meteor Grey Pearl Metallic - Z7H

£23.95

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Audi A1 8X Fuel Fill In Flap Cap Cover Glacier White Pearl - S9R 8X0809907

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Ice Silver Metallic - X7W 8K0809907

£13.95

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Mini R50 Fuel Tank Fill In Filler Cap Flap Cover Trim Pure SIlver - 900 7061286

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver

£13.95

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BMW F45 Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Sapphire Metallic - 475 7302268

£13.95

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BMW F10 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Alpinweiss White - 300 7204341

£13.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Silbergrau Metallic Silver Grey A08

£13.95

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Mercedes W204 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Magnetite Black - 183 A2047540009

£13.95

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BMW X5 Series E53 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey Metallic

£13.95

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Mercedes W203 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black - 197

£13.95

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Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Blazing Red - B83

£28.95

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BMW X1 F48 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire - 475 7359631

£42.95

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Mercedes W245 Fuel Flap Tank Filler Fill In Cap Cover Night Black Metallic - 696

£13.95

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Audi A1 8X Diesel Fuel Filler Tank Screw Cap Cover Trim 1K0201550AR

£18.95

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Audi TT 8N Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cover Opening Cap Aluminium 8N0809905C

£28.95

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Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Fill In Flap Electric Blue Metallic - 870

£18.95

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BMW F34 GT Fuel Cover Fill-in Flap Filler Cover Alpine White - 300 7278405

£18.95

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Fuel Flap Ejector Mercedes W204 W212 Filler Stopper Buffer A2046390007

£13.95

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Mercedes CLK-Class C209 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Cubanite Silver Metallic 723

£13.95

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Audi A1 S1 8X Fuel Filler Flap Actuator Wiring Cable Harness 8X0971749

£13.95

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BMW E82 E88 Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£13.95

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BMW F33 Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£28.95

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Mercedes W204 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Alabandine Grey 779 A2047540009

£13.95

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BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Arktis Arctic Metallic A34

£13.95

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BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Alpinweiss Alpine White 300

£13.95

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Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Audi TT 8N Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Black 1K0201550S

£18.95

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Skoda Octavia II Seat Leon 1P Mk2 Fuel Flap Release Actuator Motor 1Z0810773

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Cap Montegoblau Montego Blue A51

£13.95

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BMW X1 F48 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Mineral Grau Metallic-B39 7359631

£37.95

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Audi A7 4G Fuel Filler Flap Cover Pot Carrier Mount Housing 4G8809906F

£18.95

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BMW F12 F13 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire - 475 7228212

£37.95

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Audi S6 C6 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Filler Cap Ice Silver - X7W 4F5809907C

£18.95

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Mercedes C205 Seal Fuel Filler Neck Flap Profile Seal Gasket A0994760180

£13.95

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Audi A5 F5 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Panel Glacier White Pearl - S9R 8W6809907

£18.95

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BMW 1 Series F21 F21N LCI Fill-in Flap Filler Fuel Cover Karmesinrot Red A61

£13.95

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BMW F20 LCI Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Mineral Grau Metallic - B39

£13.95

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BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Titansilber Titan Silver

£13.95

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Audi A6 C6 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cap Cover Trim 4F5809999G

£13.95

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Audi A4 B7 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Insert Pot Carrier Mount Housing 8E0809933A

£13.95

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Audi Q3 8U Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Mythical Black - Y9T 8U0809907

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series E87 E87N Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Sydneyblau Blue 7060691

£13.95

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Fuel Flap Mercedes CLS C219 Fuel Filler Cap Cover Obsidian Black 197 A2197570106

£18.95

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BMW 1 F21 F21N LCI Fill-in Flap Filler Fuel Cover Valencia Orange Metallic B44

£18.95

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BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Fuel Petrol Cap Cover Pot 7007960

£13.95

Part no. 0309413-PUR

Mini One Cabrio R52 Filler In Flap Fuel Cap Cover Black-eye Purple A24 7118374

£13.95

Part no. 7055877-MYS

BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Mysticblau Blue

£13.95

Part no. 7270765-GSB

BMW F20 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Glacier Silver Metallic A83

£18.95

Part no. 8U0809907-DGR

Audi Q3 8U Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Daytona Grey - Z7S 8U0809907

£13.95

Part no. A1697500406-JUR

Mercedes W245 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Tank Cap Cover Comet Jupiter Red - 589

£18.95

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Mercedes-Benz A W169 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Mountain Gray Metallic Finish 787

£13.95

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Mini Paceman R61 Fuel Filler Flap Pot Housing Cover Controller Drive 9808991

£23.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Ibis White - Y9C 8K0809907

£13.95

Part no. 7301817-BS

BMW 2 F23 Cabrio Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£18.95

Part no. 7166825-SCG

BMW E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Spacegrau Space Grey 7166825

£13.95

Part no. 8T0809999G

Audi A5 8T Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover 8T0809999G

£13.95

Part no. 8T0809907C-PHB

Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Phantom Black - Z9Y 8T0809907C

£18.95

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