Mercedes S204 Fill Flap Fuel Tank Cap Cover Trim Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798

The Mercedes S204 Fuel Flap Beige A2047540009 is an original fuel filler flap from the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category, designed for the S204 estate body style. This element, in the elegant Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798 color, allows for a visually and technically consistent match with the vehicle's factory paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047540009-SAN
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047540009
• Substitutable numbers: A2047540009, A 204 754 00 09
• Color: Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The fuel filler flap for the Mercedes C-Class S204 generation is a body component responsible for covering the refueling neck and providing an aesthetic finish to the side of the vehicle. The design is based on the manufacturer's original project, ensuring proper alignment with the fender line, correct hinge operation, and compatibility with the original opening mechanism.

The Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798 color is a metallic paint, making the flap's surface blend well with the premium bodywork. The metallic paint structure allows for even light reflection and minimizes the visibility of minor shade differences when paint correction is performed correctly.

Function in the Fuel System and Bodywork

The fuel filler flap performs several important operational functions:

• protects the fuel filler area from external contaminants,
• visually stabilizes the side line of the bodywork,
• reduces the risk of mechanical damage to the filler cap,
• supports proper water drainage from the filler area.

In case of damage to the factory flap – for example, due to a parking collision or edge corrosion – using an original element from the same model series allows for the restoration of correct body geometry and compliance with the factory assembly technology.

Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798 Color Scheme

The Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798 shade is a light, subdued beige with metallic pigments, often found in Mercedes C-Class configurations as a body paint with a more classic, elegant character. Using a flap in the same color code facilitates:

• minimizing the scope of painting work,
• achieving a consistent color transition at the junction with the fender,
• maintaining body aesthetics consistent with the original specification.

With professional installation and potential paint matching, the original appearance of the vehicle's side can be effectively restored without the need to replace larger body panels.

Condition, Origin, and Practical Application

The element comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part but retains the factory geometry and construction specific to the Mercedes S204 series. For the user, this means the possibility of an economical repair of the fuel filler area while maintaining the original standard of execution. In practice, such a flap will be suitable for both post-accident repairs and for replacing an element with visible signs of wear.

Before installation, standard visual inspection is recommended, checking hinge operation and fitment with the vehicle's body line to ensure proper closing and even gaps with adjacent panels.

Integration with Other Fuel System Components

Although the fuel filler flap is a body element, its condition affects the convenience of using the refueling system and the protection of the filler area. For a full understanding of the relationship between the flap, cap, lines, and fuel tank, it is worth consulting expert material – the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, component selection by numbers, and operational principles, describes this in detail.

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

Summary

The Mercedes S204 Fuel Flap Beige A2047540009 is a practical solution for users who want to restore the full functionality and aesthetics of the refueling area in their car. The original construction, fitment for the S204 body, and the Sanidine Beige Metallic - 798 paint make this element a good fit for repairs compliant with the manufacturer's technology, while maintaining reasonable service costs.