Description
Visual condition of the part
The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.
The BMW F07 GT Fuel Filler Flap Black Sapphire is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Caps & Accessories category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90 color, this flap allows you to restore the factory appearance of the fuel filler area and maintain paint consistency with the rest of the bodywork.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7201689-SBR
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7201689
- Substitutable numbers: 41007201689, 7201689
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Color: Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90
- Category: Fuel Flaps & Components
Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F07 GT
The presented fuel filler flap has been specifically designed for the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo F07 body style, taking into account the geometry of the rear fender and the factory opening mechanism. This ensures proper alignment with the car’s lines, a correct fit with seals, and compatibility with the standard fuel filler hinge and lock.
Thanks to the use of original BMW design, the part maintains appropriate rigidity, and the painted surface is prepared for further use without the need for additional bodywork modifications.
Color and Paint Finish
The flap is factory painted in the Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90 shade, characterized by a metallic, deep effect and a modern look. This solution is particularly beneficial when aiming to maintain a uniform body color without the need to fully repaint a new, unpainted part.
Choosing the original color helps minimize shade differences that can arise from imprecise paint matching, which is especially important for dark, effect colors used on higher-class BMW models.
Functional Characteristics and Installation
The fuel filler flap is installed on the rear of the vehicle, in place of the original filler, using the factory mounting points. The design intended by the vehicle manufacturer allows for:
- maintaining the correct opening and closing geometry of the flap,
- operation with the original locking mechanism,
- proper sealing of the fuel filler area against the bodywork.
As a part from the Fuel Filler Caps & Accessories category, it serves both a protective function (shielding the filler from dirt and moisture) and an aesthetic one, contributing to the visual coherence of the car’s rear.
Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part
The offered flap is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. This type of solution often provides better color matching than a new, unpainted aftermarket replacement, while still maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications. A used body part is also an economical choice for collision repairs or spot bodywork corrections.
Prior to installation, standard inspection of the painted surface and mounting points is recommended to ensure trouble-free installation and long-term operational use.
Technical Support and Selection of Related Parts
When working on the fuel filler system – especially if the intervention also includes the cap, hoses, or tank components – it is advisable to ensure proper diagnostics of the entire system. The article describing the principles of operation and servicing of fuel components may be helpful: Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which discusses, among other things, part selection by catalog numbers and typical operational procedures.
If you are also planning to replace other parts related to the refueling area during your BMW bodywork repairs, such as additional covers, mountings, or other flaps, and you want to maintain consistency with the manufacturer’s original solutions, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel Filler Caps & Accessories category.
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