Volkswagen EOS Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Reflex Silver - LA7W 1K0010497C

Volkswagen EOS Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Reflex Silver is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the aesthetic and functional closure of the fuel tank filler. Finished in Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W, it allows for a seamless match with the factory body paint and restores the proper appearance of the side of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1Q0809857-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1Q0809857
• Substitutable numbers: 1Q0809857, 1Q0 809 857, 1K0010497C, 1K0 010 497 C
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The described fuel filler flap is designed as a factory body component for the Volkswagen EOS model, responsible for covering the fuel filler neck and sealing this area against external contaminants. The item belongs to the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, making it the right solution when replacing a damaged, scratched, or missing flap.

The original construction ensures proper alignment with the fender line, correct hinge geometry, and compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism. This is particularly important for maintaining the seal of the filler area and the proper operation of the lock and actuator (if present in the specific vehicle configuration).

Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W color

The cover is finished in Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W, used as a factory standard in the Volkswagen paint range. This allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface without the need for additional painting, provided the car has the same color code.

Selecting a component in the correct shade allows you to:

• minimize visual differences between the new cover and the rest of the bodywork,
• reduce costs associated with painting and color matching,
• maintain a consistent, factory look of the vehicle's side.

Characteristics of the original Volkswagen part

As a Volkswagen brand product, the fuel filler flap has been manufactured in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's requirements regarding geometry, rigidity, and paint coating quality. This means maintaining the correct body line, proper hinge operation, and compatibility with factory mounting elements.

The item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement while maintaining the original specification. This type of solution is often chosen for accident repairs, spot body corrections, or restoring a car to a near-factory state without excessive cost increases.

Selection, installation, and application

The Volkswagen EOS Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Cover Reflex Silver is intended for installation in the factory location, using the original mounting points. When selecting, it is worth paying attention to:

• model compatibility with the Volkswagen EOS,
• the correct body paint code,
• the type of opening mechanism used in the specific vehicle version.

A properly selected component allows for efficient installation without structural modifications, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of fitment issues.

Volkswagen fuel filler flaps – expansion and modernization

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

Technical support and knowledge about the fuel system

When replacing components related to the refueling area, it is worth knowing the basics of how the entire fuel system works to properly assess the condition of other components. Detailed information on diagnostics, selection by identification numbers, and operation can be found in the article "Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration", which helps organize knowledge and facilitates service decisions.

For users considering the choice between new parts and secondary market components for body and fuel filler area repairs, the guide "New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts", which discusses the differences in costs, durability, and cost-effectiveness of using original used components, may also be useful.