BMW E46 Saloon Touring Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Topaz Blue - 364 8208246

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E46 Saloon Touring Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Topaz Blue is an original fuel filler cover designed for the estate (Touring) body style, finished in the attractive Topasblau Metallic color. This item belongs to the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, allowing for an aesthetic and functional completion of the side paneling on your BMW. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, paint touch-ups, or replacing a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8208246-TPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8208246
• Substitutable numbers: 51178208246, 8208246
• Color: Topasblau Metallic - 364
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The presented flap is a body component responsible for covering the fuel filler and maintaining the consistent side line of the vehicle's body. In the BMW 3 Series E46 Touring, it is responsible for:

• mechanical protection of the fuel filler against dirt and external factors,
• maintaining the continuity of the side panel surface,
• matching the factory geometry of the wheel arch and fuel filler flap in this model.

Thanks to a design consistent with the factory BMW standard, the flap works with the original opening and closing mechanism, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Topasblau Metallic allows for a consistent match to the body of a BMW E46 Touring painted in the same color. The metallic paint provides a characteristic depth of color and good integration with the model's styling line, which is particularly important for:

• local body and paint repairs,
• replacing individual body panels after a collision,
• restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after previous modifications.

Choosing a flap in the same color reduces the scope of additional painting work and makes it easier to achieve a uniform visual effect across the entire side of the vehicle.

Construction, installation, and service application

The fuel filler flap from this offer belongs to the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, which means it has been designed to work with the factory filler socket and the standard mounting in the BMW body. In practice, this translates into:

• maintaining the correct shape and bending radii in the wheel arch area,
• proper fitment with adjacent body elements,
• the possibility of use in standard body repair procedures.

The element will prove useful both in professional body and paint shops and in workshops specializing in the restoration of the BMW E46, where installation repeatability and compliance with factory body specifications are important.

Characteristics of the used product

The offered fuel filler flap is a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining original geometry and finish. Choosing such a component allows you to:

• reduce repair costs compared to new parts,
• maintain compliance with the factory BMW manufacturing standard,
• reduce waste by reusing body parts.

For many BMW E46 Touring users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, especially for local repairs within the fuel filler area.

BMW fuel filler covers and accessories – expanding the filler area

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 covers, shields, or accessory finishing elements, check the available parts in the BMW fuel filler covers and accessories category.

Technical support and knowledge about the fuel system

When working around the fuel filler, it is worth considering the condition of the entire fuel system, including the tank, lines, and components responsible for fuel delivery. To better understand the relationships between individual components and select parts according to manufacturer markings, the guide article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, selection by markings, and operating principles, will be helpful.