Replacing the Fuel Filler Door

Does anyone know where I could get a replacement fuel filler door? My wife drove off with the fuel nozzle still in the tank. Luckily the only damage to the car or the pump was breaking the plastic flap off at the hinge.

I think ebay might be my best bet, and I might be able to get the right color. Other than labeling, does anyone know if gasser fuel flaps would work also? I assume it is the same part but with different markings.

Also, how does one remove hinge mechanism? Is it accessible from the outside or does one have to remove some panel inside the trunk to get to it?

Thanks for the help!

There's a few folks parting out some Passats in the parts for sale section. You might want to check there...

Yes, a gasser part will work. I bought a reflex silver assembly (with door) at a salvage yard and had it repainted stonehenge at the dealer body shop. Turned out fine. You can even buy a decal/label from VW.
I seem to recall one or two screws accessible from the outside removed the entire door assembly.

Thanks. I'll post a message in the For Sale area.

A follow-up question: where do I find the paint color codes on the car? I've looked in obvious places: glove box, door jamb, etc. but I can't find anything useful. I'm not sure if I have the "Stonehenge Grey" or the "Reflex Silver."

Thanks again.

The grey is dark and the silver is light.

Color code is in the trunk on a label or you can call the dealer with the vin # and they can tell you.

If you can't find one, and are patient, I know where there are parts for each color you have listed. I can pick one up next time I am at the yard.

MattS said:

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My wife drove off with the fuel nozzle still in the tank. Luckily the only damage to the car or the pump was breaking the plastic flap off at the hinge.
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Give her a big hug and kiss and say "It's okay dear it's only a fuel door. You mean to me more than a fuel door"

The color code will be on a sticker somewhere in the spare tire compartment under the trunk liner. The sticker will also have the BHW engine code printed on it.

vwztips Can you get a dark gray for my b5.5 ? This is the second time my son broke it.

Well, due to a number of unfortunate circumstances when my wife was refueling our TDI, and I'm now in the market for a replacement fuel door. From what I've read, it shouldn't matter if the replacment door is from a gasser or diesel, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Once I round one up (Candy White), how do I go about replacing it? I'm guessing that I have to attack it from the inside (a wagon), since there's not much visible/accessible from the outside. Any hints?


Herb

If you still have it:

I had one break where the hinge meets the door. Took it out, just one screw.

Glued it indoors for better temperature and control; used super glue to hold the parts, then covered that with epoxy glue.

Gave it about ten open/close cycles. Doing OK so far.

auntulna said:

If you still have it:

I had one break where the hinge meets the door. Took it out, just one screw.

Glued it indoors for better temperature and control; used super glue to hold the parts, then covered that with epoxy glue.

Gave it about ten open/close cycles. Doing OK so far.

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I do still have the door, so I will take a closer look at the break and see if I can glue it. Not like anyone will see it.

I imagine a really, really good cleaning is in order first so the glue sticks better. It's amazing how much a plastic fuel door can stink of diesel.


Herb

Door has been super-glued, and the crack covered in epoxy. So far so good.


Herb