VW Volkswagen Fox 5Z Fuel Filler Flap Cover Panel Tornado Red - Y3D 5Z0809857A

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Volkswagen Fox 5Z Fuel Filler Flap Cover Panel Tornado Red - Y3D is an original body component in the distinctive Tornado Red - LY3D color, designed for the Volkswagen Fox 5Z series models. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a consistent body appearance and ensure factory-quality fitment of exterior components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5Z0809857A-TRE
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5Z0035152E-TRE
• Substitutable numbers: 5Z0035152E-TRE, 5Z0 035 152 E-
• Color: Tornado Red - LY3D
• Category: Car Stereos & Head Units

Characteristics and purpose of the component

The presented fuel filler flap is a factory body panel responsible for covering the fuel filler and providing an aesthetic finish to this part of the bodywork. By using an original component, the proper fitment with the fender and body line is maintained, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted stress around the mounting points.

The element is assigned to the Volkswagen brand, which means it complies with the factory design and assembly standards used in the Fox 5Z model. Using an original panel facilitates installation and helps avoid problems typical of aftermarket parts with inferior geometry.

Tornado Red - LY3D color scheme

The flap is finished in Tornado Red - LY3D, a color characteristic of sport-styled Volkswagen vehicles. Using the correct paint shade allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface without the need for full repainting of adjacent elements, provided the condition of the coating matches the rest of the bodywork.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the vehicle, matching the factory color is not only aesthetically important but also practical – it limits the scope of paint work and shortens repair time after mechanical damage or corrosion in the fuel filler area.

Condition and assembly aspects

The item is offered as a used original component, which in practice means it retains the factory geometry, mounting points, and panel construction. This type of part is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged flap, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Replacing the fuel filler flap in the Fox 5Z model is typically a service operation of moderate difficulty, carried out by removing the old panel and installing the new one in the existing mounting points. Using an original element minimizes the need for additional modifications and adjustments.

Application in the context of the Car Radios category

The product is assigned to the Car Radios category, which in the catalog structure means it belongs to a group of elements related to equipment and interior installation as well as adjacent zones. In practice, this allows for easier searching of body and equipment components for a specific make and model in one consistent segment of the offer.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the multimedia equipment zone and related installation elements in your Volkswagen and need other parts from the same group, such as mounting panels, grilles, or dedicated control modules, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Car Radios category.

Why choose used VW components

Original, used Volkswagen components often represent a reasonable compromise between cost and quality. They retain factory assembly parameters while allowing for cost savings compared to new parts. In the case of body elements such as the fuel filler flap, this is particularly important for maintenance and post-accident repairs.

If you want to better understand when choosing used VW parts is most cost-effective, how to assess their suitability, and what to pay attention to during installation, it is worth reading the guide: Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why are used VW parts a reasonable choice?.