BMW X5 E70 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Cap Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76

BMW X5 E70 Fuel Filler Flap Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Flaps and Caps group, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76 shade ensures color consistency with the bodywork and reduces the need for additional painting after replacing the part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7160634-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7160634
• Substitutable numbers: 51177160634, 7160634, 41117174439, 7174439
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Fuel Tank Caps

Intended Use and Fit for BMW X5 E70

The fuel filler flap has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E70 model, ensuring a proper fit with the body lines and correct operation with the opening and closing mechanism. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle requires precise alignment with the fender and the fuel filler recess elements, which is crucial for maintaining the factory appearance with original parts.

The Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76 shade allows for aesthetic integration with the body paint of the same color code, which is particularly important for accident repairs or spot bodywork restoration.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

This part belongs to the Fuel Filler Flaps and Caps group, responsible for covering the filler neck and protecting the refueling area from external contaminants. The flap's design is adapted to work with the original hinge and opening mechanism of the BMW X5 E70, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional modifications.

The Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76 color is a metallic paint that harmonizes well with the BMW's body styling, ensuring a cohesive and orderly appearance of the rear of the vehicle. By using the original shade, the scope of painting work can be minimized or entirely avoided if the other body panels are in good condition.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The fuel filler flap is a used part, allowing for a reasonable repair cost while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For the bodywork, this is important not only visually but also for installation – factory dimensions and geometry facilitate correct gap alignment and fitting with adjacent panels.

Using an original flap in the Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76 shade is particularly beneficial when the repair only concerns the fuel filler area, without the need to interfere with larger body sections. This shortens the time for body and paint work and maintains the vehicle's visual consistency.

Practical Installation and Maintenance Tips

When replacing the fuel filler flap on a BMW X5 E70, it is worth paying attention to:

• the condition of the hinge and opening mechanism – their proper operation affects the comfort of daily use,
• even alignment with the fender and bumper at the rear of the vehicle,
• continuity of the Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76 paint coating in the area where the elements meet.

A correctly selected and installed fuel filler flap helps maintain the seal of the refueling area and the aesthetics of the rear bodywork, which is important for both usability and potential resale of the vehicle.

Expanding Knowledge and Selecting Fuel System Components

If you want to better understand how to properly care for your car's entire fuel system – from the tank, through the pumps, to the injectors – it is worth consulting specialized materials. Practical information on diagnostics, selecting components by OEM numbers, and operating principles can be found in the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair.

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 flaps, caps, or filler covers, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel Filler Flaps and Caps category.

If you want to reduce your car's downtime in the workshop and utilize readily available original used parts, a guide describing the impact of such parts on repair time may be helpful. You can read more about this in the material Availability of Ready-to-Use Car Parts and Repair Time – How Used OEM Parts Shorten Workshop Stays?.