Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Thunder Grey B58

Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Thunder Grey is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for precise installation in the fuel filler area. This used component ensures factory fitment, color consistency with the Thunder Grey Metallic paint, and maintains the original body lines of the Mini Cooper S F56.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7417843-TGM
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7417843
• Substitutable numbers: 16117417843, 7417843, EM
• Color: Thunder Grey Metallic - B58
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The described Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing is dedicated to the Mini Cooper S F56 model and serves as an external body element surrounding the fuel filler. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish to the refueling area and ensure stable mounting of the fuel filler flap, while maintaining the correct body geometry.

This element belongs to the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, making it perfectly suited to the factory body construction without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket replacements.

Color and Thunder Grey Metallic B58 paint matching

The housing is finished in Thunder Grey Metallic B58, which allows for visual consistency with the original Mini body paint. The metallic coating provides a characteristic, modern look, and the accurate shade matching reduces the need for additional painting when replacing the element with a used one.

For owners of a Mini Cooper S F56 in this color, this is a particularly practical solution for accident repairs or localized bodywork restoration in the fuel filler area.

Installation characteristics

The Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing has been designed as an original Mini part, which translates into:

• factory fitment with the bodywork in the fuel filler area,
• adaptation to the standard mounting points in the F56 model,
• compatibility with the original fuel filler flap and hardware from the same group.

This design facilitates installation in workshop conditions and allows for maintaining body lines consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Condition and use in bodywork repairs

The element comes from the secondary market, making it a reasonable choice for bodywork repairs when the priority is combining OEM quality with cost control. The used Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing will work well both for local repairs after minor collisions and for comprehensive reconstruction of the side body section of the Mini Cooper S F56.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry and Thunder Grey Metallic B58 color, it is possible to effectively limit the scope of painting work and shorten the time required to restore the vehicle to its full visual condition.

Technical support and part selection

As an element from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, the housing works with other components of the fuel filler system, such as the flap, hinge, or mounts. In the case of extensive repairs, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the part with the specific F56 body version and the color match to the Thunder Grey Metallic B58 paint.

To better understand the role of the refueling zone in the entire vehicle fuel system and the importance of correct component selection, the article describing the fuel system, diagnostics, and selection of elements by OEM numbers may be helpful: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Expanding repairs in the Mini fuel filler zone

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

When planning bodywork repairs using secondary market components, it is also worth reading the guide on the quality of used body parts and their preparation for installation: Replacing body parts with used ones – can dismantled body parts look like new?.