Fuel Flap BMW F45 Active Tourer Filler Fill-in Cover Platinum Silver C08

Fuel Flap BMW F45 Active Tourer Filler Fill-in Cover Platinum Silver C08 in Platinsilber Metallic C08 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle. As part of the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, it ensures a consistent body appearance and proper coverage of the fuel filler, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7302268-PSM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7302268
• Substitutable numbers: 51177302268, 7302268, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Platinsilber Metallic - C08
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW F45 Active Tourer

The presented cover is a body component dedicated to the rear section of the BMW F45 Active Tourer series. It was designed as a factory BMW component, ensuring it maintains the correct shapes, contours, and mounting points characteristic of this model. Such fitment reduces the need for modifications and facilitates installation in place of the original flap.

Platinsilber Metallic C08 color and visual qualities

The finish in Platinsilber Metallic C08 allows for consistency with the original body paint if the vehicle was manufactured in this color code. The metallic paint structure harmonizes well with the side line of the BMW F45 Active Tourer, and the properly matched shade facilitates an aesthetic replacement of the component after mechanical damage or a collision.

Functional characteristics and installation

The fuel flap serves a protective function for the filler and fuel system components, while also completing the side line of the body. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining the correct geometry so that the flap works properly with the hinge and opening mechanism. Its original BMW origin helps maintain:

• proper fitment with the bodywork,
• stable operation of the hinge and opening mechanism,
• appropriate rigidity and durability of the component.

The used component is a good solution for post-accident repairs when maintaining factory geometry and reducing costs compared to a new part is important.

Application in the fuel system and technical aspects

Although the fuel flap is not a working element of the fuel system, it is important for protecting the filler from contaminants and weather conditions. A properly selected and installed flap reduces the risk of dirt entering the area around the cap, which promotes trouble-free vehicle operation. For a better understanding of the role of such elements in the context of the entire fuel system, it is worth reading the guide: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Support with selection by part numbers and paint color

Selecting the correct fuel flap for a BMW F45 Active Tourer requires attention to model, generation, and paint color compatibility. Verification by part numbers and color code reduces the risk of errors when purchasing online. Practical tips on checking the compatibility of BMW components can be found in the guide: Buying parts online without risk – verifying components by OEM numbers and paint codes.

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