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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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£23.95

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£13.95

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£23.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Fuel Tank Cover Locking Mechanism Actuator Motor Solenoid 8K0862153H

£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Cap Tank Cap Screw Black Diesel Engine 3AA201553C

£13.95

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BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Le Mans Blau Blue

£13.95

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BMW F83 M4 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£18.95

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BMW 6 Series E63 E64 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Black Sapphire Metallic 7011342

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Insert Filler Housing Surround 8K0809999A

£13.95

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£28.95

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BMW X1 E84 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Lock Actuator Solenoid 7193172

£13.95

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£23.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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BMW E65 E66 E67 Cover Pot Carrier Fuel Filler 7003915

£13.95

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BMW E60 E61 Fuel Filler Flap Bowden Lock Cable Line 7066025

£13.95

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VW Volkswagen Polo 6R Fuel Tank Flap Actuator Solenoid Motor0 Unit 6R0810773B

£13.95

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Fuel Cover Mini Countryman F60 Fill In Flap Cap Rear Island Blue Metallic C2M

£28.95

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Mini R55 Fuel Filler Tank Flap Cap British Racing Green - 895 / A67 0430311

£18.95

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£13.95

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Mercedes ML GLE W166 Fuel Filler Neck Fuel Flap Cap Cover Trim A1666300067

£70.95

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£13.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£32.95

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£13.95

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£56.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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Range Rover L322 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover 1970450 BPA760010 Green 866

£13.95

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£13.95

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Audi S3 8Y Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover 8Y4809906

£23.95

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£23.95

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£18.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 Fuel Flap Tank Cover Lock Actuator Linkage FSG500030

£18.95

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Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 Emergency Fuel Flap Opener 9X23-17B076-AB

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series F20 Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76

£13.95

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Audi A5 F5 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover Pot Trim Recess Panel 8W6809906A

£23.95

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Mini Clubman F54 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Cap Chili Red - 851 7358165

£37.95

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Audi Q7 4M Fuel Filler Flap Cover Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S 4M0809907B

£23.95

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Audi A1 8X Fuel Fill In Flap Cap Covering Panel Cortina White - B9A 8X0809907

£13.95

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Audi A4 B9 Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cap Cover Lid Navara Blue - X5H 8W0809907

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Meteor Grey Pearl Metallic Z7H 8K0809907

£13.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue Metallic

£13.95

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Audi TTS 8J Fuel Filler Flap Actuator Mechanism With Bracket 1K5959782

£18.95

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BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic 7166825

£13.95

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Audi A4 B9 Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cap Cover Lid 8W0809907B Terra Grey - X7H

£13.95

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BMW X3 F25 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Deep Sea Blue - A76 7265256

£13.95

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Mercedes ML W166 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Palladium Silver Metallic-792

£28.95

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Mercedes CL203 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Chromite Black - 112 A2037500806

£13.95

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BMW F01 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Cap Panel Mineralweiss Spacegrau - A52

£13.95

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BMW E90 E91 Fuel Flap Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic

£13.95

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BMW X5 E70 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Cap Carbonschwarz Metallic-416 7160634

£13.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E60N E61 E61N Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Black Sapphire

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Cap Vermilionrot Metallic A82 Red

£13.95

Part no. 7001027-TDB

BMW E53 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Toledo Blue Metallic - 482

£13.95

Part no. 7284831-AW

BMW F06 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Trim Panel Alpinweiss White - 300 7284831

£18.95

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BMW 3 Series F30 F80 M3 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Melbourne Rot Red Metallic A75

£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Sepang Blue Pearl - Y5Q 8T8809907

£13.95

Part no. 7055877-TS

BMW X3 Series E83 Fuel Fill In Flap Cover Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic

£13.95

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Audi A5 F5 Fuel Tank Filler Pot Flap Housing Insert Mounting 8W8809906A

£28.95

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Audi A1 8X Fuel Fill In Flap Cap Cover Nano Grey Metallic - X7M 8X0809907

£13.95

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Audi Q7 4M Fuel Filler Flap Cover Mythical Black Metallic - Y9T4M0809907B

£23.95

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Audi Q2 GA Diesel Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover 4M0862153B

£23.95

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Ford Transit Custom Mk8 Fuel Flap Under Trim Magnetic Metallic-7J GK21-V20206-AA

£56.95

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