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 1 Series F21 F21N LCI Fill-in Flap Filler Fuel Cover Alpinweiss 3 White

£13.95

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Audi TT 8J Mk2 Fuel Filler Flap Actuator Bracket Support Mount 8J0809985C

£13.95

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Mercedes W251 Cover Fuel Filler Pot Carrier Cap Fill in Flap Recess A2516300167

£13.95

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Ford Transit Connect Fuel Filler Flap Cap Agate Black - UM KT1B-V405A02-AF

£23.95

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Mini R55 Fuel Filler Fill Tank Flap Cap Cover Lightning Blue - A63 0430311

£18.95

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Mercedes C209 A209 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Tank Cap Cover Iridium Silver 775

£18.95

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BMW F30 F80 Fuel Tank Fill Filler Flap Cover Trim Sakhir Orange - B50 7238058

£18.95

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Audi A3 8V Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cap Cover Nano Grey Metallic-X7M 8V4809907C

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Brilliant Black - LY9B 8K0809907

£13.95

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Ford Kuga C394 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Lid Ice White - B8 8V41-S405A02-AA

£13.95

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Mercedes W220 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Brilliant Silver Metallic - 9744

£13.95

Part no. 7297009

BMW F16 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Tank Cover Cap 7297009

£23.95

Part no. 1783014-FW

Ford Fiesta Mk7 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Pot Carrier Frozen White - Z2

£23.95

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Mercedes W251 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 A2517570106

£13.95

Part no. BM51-A405A02-AC-FW

Ford Focus Mk3 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap BM51-A405A02-AC Frozen White - Z2

£13.95

Part no. P0148459-HYB

Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap Hyper Blue Metallic - A28

£18.95

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BMW X5 Series E70 E70N Fuel Filler Pot Cover 7160631

£18.95

Part no. 7012740-SBG

Fuel Flap BMW Z4 E85 E86 Filler Fill In Flap Cover Silbergrau Silver Grey A08

£13.95

Part no. 0148459-SRE

Mini R50 Fuel Flap Filler Cover Cap Fill In Flap Solar Red A47 0148459

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 8K Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Moonlight Blue - X5R 8K0809907

£13.95

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BMW 3 Series F30 F80 M3 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Orionsilber Metallic

£18.95

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BMW E60 E61 Filler Cover Fill In Flap Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic 7034281

£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cover Cap Ice Silver Metallic - X7W 8T0809907

£18.95

Part no. A2197570106-PGR

Mercedes CLS W219 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Perlite Grey Metallic - 747

£18.95

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Mercedes W204 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Indigolite Blue 230 A2047540009

£13.95

Part no. A2166300067

Mercedes C216 Fuel Tank Fill Up Pot Flap Recess Cap Mechanism A2166300067

£42.95

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BMW F23 LCI Fuel Filler Flap Cap Housing Cover Door Base 7312474

£42.95

Part no. 7060692-MAL

BMW E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Tank Cap Cover Malachite Dark Green - S10

£13.95

Part no. 5A24B23

Mini F66 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover Base 5A24B23

£80.95

Part no. A2037500806-TB

Mercedes CL203 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Tanzanite Blue A2037500806

£18.95

Part no. 7270765-LBL

BMW 1 Series F20 LCI Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Liquid Blue Metallic B40

£13.95

Part no. 8P4809933A

Audi S3 8p Cover Fuel Tank Filler Surround Rubber Seal Rubber Insert 8P4809933A

£13.95

Part no. 7055877-BS

BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Black Sapphire

£13.95

Part no. 5A24B25-LEG

Mini F66 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Panel Legend Grey - C6P 5A24B25

£18.95

Part no. 7434642

BMW F20 F21 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Cap Cover Pot Trim Recess Panel 7434642

£32.95

Part no. 7270765-ORG

BMW F20 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Trim Cover Panel Valencia Orange Metallic - B44

£13.95

Part no. A1697500106-AB

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Atoll Blue Metallic 375U

£13.95

Part no. A2197570106-FLG

Mercedes CLS C219 Fuel Filler Cap Flap Flint Grey Metallic - 368 A2197570106

£18.95

Part no. 7060692-DSB

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue

£13.95

Part no. 2239979-IBB

BMW F30 F80 M3 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Imperial Blau Brillant Blue A89 2239979

£13.95

Part no. 7144328-SG

BMW E93 E93N LCI Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Sparkling Graphite Metallic

£13.95

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Mercedes W164 Resistor Fuel Flap Release Actuator Motor A2518200197

£13.95

Part no. 8E0809905E-PHB

Audi A4 B7 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Phantom Black Z9Y 8E0809905E

£13.95

Part no. A1697500106-TBL

Mercedes W169 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Tropical Black - 160 A1697500106

£13.95

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Mercedes W211 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Trim Melanite Black 185 A2117500206

£13.95

Part no. A2117500206-IRS

Mercedes W211 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Trim Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

£13.95

Part no. 7204341-DSB

BMW F10 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 7204341

£18.95

Part no. A2047540009-CR

Mercedes W204 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Carneol Red Metallic - 544 A2047540009

£13.95

Part no. 6988089

BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Fuel Tank Fillter Flap Cover Actuator Motor 6988089

£13.95

Part no. 7160634-BS

BMW X5 Series E70 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Cap Black Sapphire Metallic

£13.95

Part no. 8X0809907-PHB

Audi A1 8X Fuel Fill In Flap Cap Cover Phantom Black LZ9Y 8X0809907

£13.95

Part no. A2518200197-3

Mercedes W164 C219 W221 Resistor Fuel Flap Release Actuator Motor A2518200197

£13.95

Part no. A1687500106-PS

Mercedes W168 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Polar Silver Metallic - 761U A1687500106

£13.95

Part no. 7034281-TS

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Filler Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Titansilber Silver Metallic

£13.95

Part no. 0430311-SS

Mini R55 R56 Fuel Filler Fill Tank Flap Cap Cover Sparkling Silver A60 0430311

£13.95

Part no. 7034281-PB

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Platinbronze Metallic

£13.95

Part no. 7166825-TS

BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic

£13.95

Part no. A1697500106-JUR

Mercedes W169 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Jupiter Red - 589 A1697500106

£13.95

Part no. 7644242-1

Charging Cable BMW F30 i3 I01 i8 I12 PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Charger 7644242

£218.95

Part no. 7010539-BAR

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Barberarot Metallic Red

£13.95

Part no. 8V3809907A-SCB

Audi A3 8V Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cap Cover Scuba Blue - X5Q 8V3809907A

£13.95

Part no. A2217570006-FLG

Mercedes W221 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Flint Grey Metallic - 368

£32.95

Part no. 1165168

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 DSC Compressor Brake Steering Pump Cover 1165168

£13.95

Part no. A4537430000

Smart Fortwo 453 Fuel Filler Flap Lock Opener Actuator Motor Unit A4537430000

£18.95

Part no. A2217570006-IRS

Mercedes W221 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

£13.95

Part no. 7270543-MG

BMW F21 Fuel Fill in Filler Tank Flap Cover Mineral Grey Metallic - B39 7270543

£13.95

Part no. 1721979-VBL

Ford Fiesta MK7 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Blue 1721979

£18.95

Part no. 4M0809906D

Audi Q7 4M Fuel Filler Flap Cover Insert Pot Carrier Mount Housing 4M0809906D

£28.95

Part no. 99150486000

Porsche 718 Boxster 982 Fuel Flap Cap Release Actuator Lock 99150486000

£51.95

Part no. 7286002-EB

BMW F33 Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Cap Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 7286002

£28.95

Part no. 7L6809905B-RES

VW Touareg 7L Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W 7L6809905B

£13.95

Part no. A1698890325

Mercedes W169 Front Fender Seal Mounting Left N/S A1698890325

£13.95

Part no. 7012740-RUB

BMW Z4 E85 E86 Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cap Cover Ruby Black Metallic - S23 7012740

£13.95

Part no. 7001027-TS

BMW X5 E53 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Titansilber Metallic 354 7001027

£13.95

Part no. 8K0809907-MSIL

Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Monza Silver Metallic - X7V 8K0809907

£13.95

Part no. 7034281-PTG

BMW E60 E61 LCI Filler Cover Fill In Flap Patagoniagruen - A71 7034281

£13.95

Part no. 8X0809907-SCB

Audi A1 8X Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q 8X0809907

£13.95

Part no. RHD-8K0809907-LAG1

Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Lava Grey Pearl Effect-Z7L 8K0809907

£18.95

Part no. A2097500206-TES

Mercedes CLK C209 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Tank Cap Cover Tellurium Silver - 762

£18.95

Part no. DT11-V405A02-AB-FW1

Ford Transit Connect Fuel Filler Flap Cover DT11-V405A02-AB Frozen White - Z2

£28.95

Part no. 7160634-PB

BMW X5 E70 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Trim Platin Bronze - A53

£13.95

Part no. 8V3809907A-COBL

Audi A3 8V Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Cosmos Blue Metallic - X5E 8V3809907A

£13.95

Part no. 7055877-SCG

Fuel Flap Cover BMW X3 E83 LCI Filler Fill in Flap Spacegrau Grey - A52 7055877

£18.95

Part no. 8R0809907B-VRE

Audi Q5 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Tank Cap Volcano Red Metallic Y3M 8R0809907B

£18.95

Part no. 3C8201550B

Audi Q3 SE TDI Diesel Fuel Filler Tank Screw Cap Cover Trim 3C8201550B

£13.95

Part no. 7201689-BS

BMW 5 Series F07 GT Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

£13.95

Part no. 8E0809905E-SPR

Audi A4 S4 B7 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Sprint Blue Pearl - Z5F 8E0809905E

£13.95

Part no. A2386390000

Mercedes W205 W206 W213 C236 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Water Drain Hose A2386390000

£13.95

Part no. A2218850022-CVB

Mercedes W221 Fuel Filler Fill Flap Cover Cap Arrow Cavansite Blue - 890

£18.95

Part no. 7284831-TAN

BMW F06 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Trim Panel Tanzanite Blue - X10 7284831

£13.95

Part no. KT1BV405A02AF-RAR

Ford Transit Connect Fuel Filler Flap Cover Trim Racing Red - ZJ KT1BV405A02AF

£28.95

Part no. 8U0809907-CBM

Audi Q3 8U Fuel Filler Flap Trim Cover 8U0809907 Cobalt Blue Metallic - Z5Q

£13.95

Part no. 8K0809907-SPR

Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Panel 8K0809907 Sprint Blue Pearl Effect - Z5F

£13.95

Part no. A1697500406-HBL

Mercedes W245 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Horizon Blue Metallic 391

£13.95

Part no. 7055877-MTB

BMW X3 E83 LCI Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Montegoblau Montego Blue 7055877

£13.95

Part no. A1697500406-AB

Mercedes W245 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Panel Atoll Blue Metallic - 375

£13.95

Part no. 7300931-MW

BMW F31 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Mineral White - A96

£13.95

Part no. 8V4809907C-DGR

Audi A3 8V Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cap Daytona Grey Pearl Effect Z7S 8V4809907C

£18.95

Part no. 7055877-WB

BMW X3 Series E83 LCi Fuel Filler Fill-in Flap Cover Bluewater Metallic 7055877

£13.95

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