The Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 Fuel Filler Flap Indus Silver Metallic - 863 is an original fuel filler cover from the Land Rover range, designed for the Freelander 2 L359 body style. This component, in the attractive Indus Silver Metallic - 863 color, helps maintain consistent bodywork styling and properly secure the fuel filler.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 6H52-405A26-AB-INS
- Mark: Land Rover
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 6H52-405A26-AB
- Substitutable numbers: LR002242, 6H52405A26AB, 6H52-405A26-AB
- Part type: Fuel Door
- Color: Indus Silver Metallic - 863
- Category: Fuel Flaps & Components
Purpose and Function of the Fuel Filler Flap
The fuel filler flap for the Freelander 2 L359 model is responsible for covering the filler cap and neck, protecting the fuel system from contaminants, moisture, and mechanical damage. As a bodywork component within the fuel filler covers and accessories category, it contributes to both operational safety and the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle's side profile.
The original design ensures proper fitment with the bodywork, correct hinge operation, and secure closure of the flap flush with the car's lines. This maintains the seal of the filler area and stable mounting at the factory attachment points.
Indus Silver Metallic - 863 Paint Color and Matching
The presented flap is finished in Indus Silver Metallic - 863, a factory-applied color for the Land Rover Freelander 2 L359. Choosing a component in the same shade can reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, thereby shortening repair time and lowering costs.
The metallic paint finish ensures consistency with other body panels, and its precise structure and shade facilitate integration with the vehicle's original paintwork. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged flap after a collision, scratch, or localized corrosion.
Original Origin and Identification Parameters
The flap comes from the Land Rover OE line, meaning it was designed according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. This ensures adherence to correct dimensional tolerances, hinge geometry, and compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism.
The component has an assigned OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which simplifies compatibility verification through the catalog or by chassis number. If you have any doubts before purchasing, it is advisable to compare the markings with the service documentation or the existing part on your vehicle.
Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing Aftermarket Parts
The fuel filler flap is offered as a used part, sourced from disassembly. Such bodywork components, when retaining correct geometry and mounting points, can be successfully reused, providing functionality close to a new component at a lower purchase price.
Choosing an original, used fuel filler cover allows for maintaining factory fitment to the bodywork, avoiding issues with plastic or paint quality, and reducing the risk of poor alignment, which is common with many low-quality aftermarket alternatives.
Selection, Installation, and Technical Support
Before installation, it is recommended to visually compare the flap with the component currently installed on the vehicle, especially regarding shape, bending radii, and hinge mounting method. Installation typically involves transferring the flap to the existing mechanism or mounting frame, without requiring bodywork modifications.
To better understand the role of the filler area within the entire fuel system and the importance of sealing and protection against contamination, it is worth reading the guide article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which discusses diagnostics, part selection by numbers, and operational principles.
If you are looking for other Land Rover fuel filler covers and accessories for your car, check out the Land Rover fuel filler covers and accessories available in our store to select a component that perfectly matches your specific model and body style.
