Volkswagen Passat B6 Fuel Filler Flap Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X 3C5809857E

Volkswagen Passat B6 Fuel Filler Flap Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X 3C5809857E is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the factory fuel filler of this model. The paint in the Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X shade ensures color consistency with the bodywork, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and precise body restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3C5809857E-DBL
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C5809857E
• Substitutable numbers: 3C5809857E, 3C5 809 857 E
• Part type: Fuel Door
• Color: Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for the Passat B6

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the Volkswagen Passat B6 body, ensuring it maintains factory geometry, correct bending radii, and characteristic stampings. Proper fitment to the fuel filler recess reduces the risk of leaks and minimizes stress around the fender, which translates into stable seating of the component over the long term. The original construction ensures compatibility with the stock hinge, opening mechanism, and factory lock, facilitating installation and allowing the use of existing body infrastructure without additional modifications.

Deep Black Pearl Effect – C9X color

The finish in Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X is a characteristic, deep pearl black used by the manufacturer in upper-mid-range models. The pearlescent paint structure provides an attractive play of light on the surface of the component, which improves visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork and reduces the visibility of minor dirt during daily use. For body shops and users who care about body aesthetics, this means the ability to precisely match the shade to the existing paint without the need to experiment with other color variants.

Characteristics of the used component

The fuel filler flap is a used component, sourced from dismantling, which in practice allows for combining reasonable repair costs with the preservation of original manufacturing quality. Such components are frequently chosen by professional service centers and individual users who prefer parts with factory fitment over replacements with uncertain geometry. A used body component is also a good option for local repairs – especially when it is important to maintain a similar paint structure and natural aging of the coating in relation to the rest of the bodywork.

Function and role in the fuel system

The fuel filler flap in the Passat B6 serves not only an aesthetic function but also a practical one – it protects the fuel cap from contaminants, moisture, and mechanical damage. A correctly selected component reduces the risk of dirt entering the area around the filler, which is important for the long-term, trouble-free operation of the fuel system. If you want to better understand how caring for the fuel filler area affects the durability of the entire fuel system, it is worth checking out the guide article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, component selection, and operating principles.

Expanding the fuel filler zone in a Volkswagen

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

Summary

Volkswagen Passat B6 Fuel Filler Flap Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X 3C5809857E is a practical solution for users and workshops that want to restore the factory look of the fuel filler area while maintaining original geometry and the correct paint color. The used, original component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and the quality of fitment to the bodywork.