BMW 3 Series E92 LCI Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Sparkling Graphite Metallic

The BMW E92 Fuel Filler Flap Sparkling Graphite is an original body part designed for the 3 Series E92 models, allowing for a visually cohesive completion of the bodywork. The paint in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 shade ensures color matching with the factory BMW palette, and the use of an OE part guarantees proper fitment to the body lines. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or completing missing elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117978-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117978
• Substitutable numbers: 7133816, 51177117978, 7117978
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Function of the BMW E92 Fuel Filler Flap

The BMW E92 Fuel Filler Flap Sparkling Graphite serves a protective and aesthetic role in the refueling area. It shields the fuel filler neck from external contaminants, weather conditions, and minor mechanical damage, while maintaining the continuity of the coupe's side body line.

The original geometry of the part allows for proper interaction with the hinge, opening mechanism, and seal around the fuel cap. This ensures that the flap maintains the correct gap relative to the fender and other panels after installation, which is important for both visual appeal and usability.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 Color and Paint Matching

The factory color Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 is a distinctive metallic graphite shade used in the BMW range, particularly valued in the 3 Series E92 models. Using a flap in the same paint code can reduce the scope of painting work or eliminate it entirely if the other body panels are in good condition.

For body repairs, such a flap is particularly useful when:

• maintaining color consistency with the factory paint,
• achieving a uniform metallic effect across the entire side of the vehicle,
• reducing the preparation time of the car after bodywork.

Characteristics of OE Parts and Benefits of Use

As a part originating from BMW, the fuel filler flap has been designed considering the specific dimensions and bending radii of the E92 body. This means that after proper installation, it maintains factory fitment with the fender and the line of the body creases, without the need for additional adjustments.

The main advantages of using an original flap include:

• maintaining factory geometry and gaps between body panels,
• compatibility with standard mountings and the opening mechanism,
• visual consistency with other panels painted in Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22.

Application in Repairs and Restorations of BMW E92

This part is suitable for situations where replacing a damaged flap is necessary after a collision, vandalism, or intensive use. It can also be used for body restorations where the priority is to restore a cohesive appearance to the side of the car without altering its original character.

For restoration or modernization projects involving used BMW body parts, it is worth considering a broader approach to component selection. Examples of scenarios and practical tips for such projects can be found in the article Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012, which discusses projects involving BMW models, among others.

Selecting Other BMW Body Parts

If you are completing other BMW body parts and need additional components to complement the side or rear area, such as small covers, trim strips, or mounting details, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical Knowledge and Sports Models – Inspiration from the Blog

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