Audi A4 B7 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z 8E0809905E

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A4 B7 Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover Dolphin Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The paint in the Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z shade ensures color consistency of the bodywork and facilitates matching with the factory finish of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8E0809905E-DGM
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8E0809905E
• Substitutable numbers: 8E0809905E, 8E0 809 905 E
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The fuel filler flap is responsible for covering the fuel filler neck and aesthetically closing the side line of the body. In the Audi A4 B7 model, it is integrated with the rear part of the bodywork, which is why its proper fit is important both for the appearance and for protecting the filler area from dirt and weather conditions.

The presented flap is an original component, designed specifically for this generation of Audi, which translates into proper fitment with the body, correct geometry, and compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z is a characteristic metallic shade of grey used by Audi at the factory. Thanks to this, the flap allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface without the need to introduce other shades of grey that could stand out at different light angles.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual effect with other body panels in the same color, which is important for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a condition close to the factory state.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The component is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the fuel filler area. The design of the flap is prepared to work with the factory hinge and opening mechanism, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

In practice, this means the possibility of using existing mounting points and maintaining the proper operation of the flap during daily use – from opening during refueling to stable closing while driving.

Characteristics as a used part

The cover comes from the secondary market, which allows for economical body repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. Such components are often chosen for body repairs when the priority is compliance with factory geometry and color, while simultaneously optimizing costs.

Using an original, used fuel filler flap is particularly beneficial when the vehicle still has the factory paint in the same shade – this often allows for limiting the scope of paint work to a minimum or avoiding it entirely.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting body components for an Audi, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings and catalog data to ensure full dimensional and structural compliance. In case of doubts regarding the fuel system, its construction, and the selection of components based on manufacturer markings, the guide article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses the principles of diagnostics, operation, and identification of parts, will be helpful.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or mounting accessories, check the available parts in the Audi fuel filler flaps and accessories category.