BMW Z4 E85 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Tank Cover Cap 7193384

BMW Z4 E85 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Tank Cover Cap is an original body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, designed for the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a perfect fit with the bodywork, maintains the body lines, and provides color consistency in the Schwarz 2 - 668 shade, characteristic of many BMW Z4 E85 units.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7193384-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7193384
• Substitutable numbers: 7193384, 16117193384, 6767738, 16116767738
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The presented flap is dedicated to the BMW Z4 E85 model and is mounted in the rear part of the vehicle. It is responsible for protecting the fuel filler from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while simultaneously maintaining the aesthetics of the side body profile. As a body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, it works with the factory opening mechanism, which facilitates daily vehicle operation.

Color and visual fit

The flap is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, which allows for a consistent match to the body paint in this shade without the need for additional painting or with minimal corrective work. The original stampings and surface geometry ensure proper adhesion to the body, reducing the risk of gaps, unevenness, or unwanted stress within the body paneling.

Technical characteristics and installation

The element has been designed for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, in the place of the factory fuel filler flap. The construction provided by the manufacturer allows for the use of serial mounting points and cooperation with the original hinge and latch mechanism. Thanks to this, replacing a damaged flap with the presented element proceeds in an orderly manner and does not require interference with the body structure.

The product comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains factory specifications and is intended for re-installation in a vehicle. Such a solution allows for maintaining the original character of the BMW Z4 E85 while optimizing repair costs.

Benefits of using an original BMW flap

Using an original fuel filler flap in a BMW Z4 E85 provides several significant technical and utility benefits:

• preservation of factory body geometry and correct gaps between body panels,
• color consistency with the paint in the Schwarz 2 - 668 shade,
• compatibility with the serial fuel filler opening and closing mechanism,
• reduction of the risk of fitment problems typical of low-quality replacements.

For users who care about the visual and technical condition of their vehicle, choosing an original element from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group is a solution that allows for maintaining the structural and aesthetic consistency of the body.

Fuel system expansion and parts selection

When working on the fuel filler and its surroundings, it is worth paying attention to the condition of other fuel system components and protective elements. It may be helpful to use the guide on diagnostics and parts selection by factory numbers, available in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, where, among other things, the principles of proper operation and the selection of components by manufacturer markings are discussed.

Related BMW body components

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

In a situation where you are simultaneously collecting a wider set of body or equipment components for your car, a shopping guide describing the strategy of selecting used elements in one place may be helpful – you will find it in the article Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to collect used car parts in one place?.