Fuel Flap Cover BMW F01 Fill In Flap Cap Panel Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The BMW F01 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Black Sapphire Metallic 475 is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, designed for the rear of the vehicle. The Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint ensures visual consistency with the factory body finish and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7184076-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7184076
• Substitutable numbers: 51177184076, 7184076
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The fuel filler flap cover in BMW F01 models is responsible for protecting the filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while also completing the vehicle's side profile. The presented part is designed for the rear section of the vehicle, facilitating installation in place of the factory flap without the need for bodywork modifications.

Its original BMW origin ensures correct geometry, proper fit with the body, and compatibility with the standard opening and closing mechanism. This guarantees correct flap operation and fuel filler neck seal after replacement.

Color and Paint Matching

The cover is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, a color characteristic of many BMW F01 configurations. Using the correct metallic shade can reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, provided the vehicle's body has the same paint code and a similar level of coating wear.

Choosing a part in this color is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and spot bodywork corrections, where both proper protection of the fuel filler neck and maintaining a consistent appearance of the entire side of the car are important.

Installation Characteristics

The flap cover is designed as a part intended for installation in the rear section of the BMW F01 body. The construction, compliant with factory standards, facilitates the transfer of original mounting points, hinges, and the opening mechanism from the existing flap, thereby reducing repair time and the risk of adjustment issues.

As a used part, it may show signs of wear typical for components removed from a vehicle, but it retains the functionality necessary for proper fuel filler protection and maintaining the vehicle's body lines.

Benefits of Using an Original Cover

Using an original BMW fuel filler flap cover preserves the factory fit and mechanism operation parameters, which is important for both aesthetics and daily use. The correct paint color minimizes the scope of additional work, and the design for the rear of the vehicle simplifies installation in a service center or body shop.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers, shields, or accessory trim elements, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category.

Technical Support and Fuel System Knowledge

When replacing components in the fuel filler area, it is advisable to understand the basics of the entire fuel system's operation to avoid installation errors and unnecessary interference with critical components. Practical information on diagnostics, selecting parts by catalog numbers, and operating principles can be found in the article “Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair”, which helps to organize service knowledge and better plan vehicle work.

For those considering broader visual or functional modifications using aftermarket components, the guide “Best Used Parts for Tuning Your Car” can also be an inspiration, describing how to consciously select used body and equipment parts to improve the car's appearance while maintaining reasonable costs.