MINI Cooper S R56 Fuel Filler Flap Housing Surround Panel Red 2751980

MINI Cooper S R56 Fuel Filler Flap Housing Surround Panel is an original body component designed for the fuel filler area, ensuring an aesthetic finish and stable mounting of the flap. This component from the Fuel filler caps and accessories group allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged frame, restoring the consistent appearance of the side body panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2751980-RED
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2751980
• Substitutable numbers: 51170430310, 0430310, 2751980, EM
• Color: Red
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fuel filler housing is factory-fitted to the design of the MINI Cooper S R56 generation, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry of the filler socket and proper positioning of the flap relative to the fender panel. The component is responsible for:

• stable seating of the fuel filler flap in the bodywork,
• maintaining the correct gap between the flap and the body,
• aesthetic finishing of the fuel filler area, consistent with the body line.

Thanks to a design consistent with the factory solution, the housing works with the standard flap mechanism and filler neck, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation.

Color and visual fit

The element is finished in red, characteristic of many dynamic MINI Cooper S R56 configurations. This allows for consistency with the original body paint or intentional matching to the individual styling of the car, if the vehicle has been painted in a similar shade.

In the case of bodywork and paint repairs, the housing can serve as a base for potential color matching, while maintaining the factory shape and embossing lines. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged frame after a collision or local corrosion.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an original Mini component, the fuel filler flap housing has been designed for precise fitment with the R56 body. The mounting holes, attachment points, and edge profile are consistent with factory specifications, which limits the need for additional modifications during installation.

When replacing the component, it is recommended to:

• remove the old housing along with the flap and check the condition of the mounts in the bodywork,
• verify the operation of the flap hinge after installing the new frame,
• check the uniformity of the gaps between the flap and the body after tightening all mounts.

This procedure allows for restoring the correct geometry of the fuel filler area and reducing the risk of the flap rubbing against the paint.

Product condition and practical application

The housing comes from the used parts segment, making it an attractive cost-effective solution for post-accident or renovation repairs of the MINI Cooper S R56. For many users, it is a reasonable compromise between the quality of an original component and the budget allocated for body repair.

The element will prove particularly useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage to the frame occurred as a result of an impact in the filler area,
• replacement of a deformed housing is necessary after bodywork,
• the priority is to maintain the factory look and fitment of parts for the MINI Cooper S R56.

Technical support and additional materials

In the case of work on the fuel supply system, including the tank and filler neck, it is worth expanding your knowledge about the diagnostics and operation of the entire system. Practical information can be found in the guide Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses, among other things, the selection of components by catalog numbers and the principles of safe handling.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as flaps, seals, or additional frames, check the available parts in the category Mini fuel filler caps and accessories.