Audi A3 8Y Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cap Cover Lid Daytona Grey - Z7S 8Y4809907

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8Y Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cap Cover Lid Daytona Grey is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the Audi A3 8Y generation models. The Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – Z7S paint finish ensures color consistency with the factory bodywork and restores the aesthetics of the vehicle's side panel following damage or a collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8Y4809907-DGR
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8Y4809907
• Substitutable numbers: 8Y4809907, 8Y4 809 907
• Color: Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The fuel filler flap in the Audi A3 8Y is responsible for covering the fuel filler neck, protecting the fuel cap, and providing an aesthetic closure to the side line of the bodywork. As an original Audi part, it maintains factory geometry, ensuring proper interaction with the hinge, opening mechanism, and the seal around the filler.

This component is particularly important after bodywork and paint repairs, when it is necessary to restore the correct panel fitment and proper paint edge alignment in the area of the rear fender and the fuel filler recess.

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – Z7S color

The Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – Z7S finish is a distinctive, pearlescent shade of grey used in premium Audi models. Thanks to the factory paint job, the cover maintains:

• color consistency with other body elements in the same shade,
• the appropriate structure and gloss typical of Audi pearl paint,
• the possibility of installation without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same color code.

This solution reduces vehicle downtime in the workshop and facilitates precise visual matching after replacing a damaged cover.

Characteristics of the original Audi part

As a component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group designed for the Audi A3 8Y, the product maintains factory parameters regarding shape, mounting points, and dimensional tolerances. This means:

• proper fitment to the bodywork without excessive gaps,
• compatibility with the original opening and closing mechanism,
• preservation of the side body line in accordance with the manufacturer's design.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original Audi specification, which is particularly important for accident repairs and restoring the car to a condition consistent with the manufacturer's documentation.

Application in body and fuel system repairs

Replacing the fuel filler flap is often performed in parallel with work on the rear fender, wheel arch, or the area around the fuel tank. A correctly selected component facilitates:

• maintaining the tightness of the fuel filler zone against dirt and moisture,
• protecting the fuel cap and filler neck from mechanical damage,
• maintaining proper access to the filler during refueling.

If you want to better understand how the cover interacts with other components of the refueling system, it is worth reading the article describing the diagnostics and operation of the entire fuel system: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Integration with other Audi A3 8Y components

The Audi A3 8Y fuel filler flap in Daytona Grey Pearl Effect – Z7S is designed as part of the body system, which includes the rear fender, filler recess, cap, and mounting elements. When installed correctly, it ensures:

• stable mounting without looseness or vibrations while driving,
• proper operation of the opening mechanism from inside the vehicle or via pressure on the flap (depending on the version),
• aesthetic closure of the side line, which is important during vehicle inspections and assessment of the body condition.

In the case of accident repairs, using original, used OEM components often allows for significantly shortening the vehicle's downtime in the service center and optimizing costs. You can find more about the impact of the availability of such parts on repair time in the material: Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten the stay in the workshop?.

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