Fuel flap release cable. Porsche 911 / 912 / 930 Turbo 1965-89  ›  90150431721

OE Match fuel flap release cable for Porsche 911 models from 1965–1989, this is the cable operating the fuel filler flap release.

Fits

Porsche 911 1965-69 COUPE F 030 0255>>
Porsche 911 1970-89
Porsche 911 Turbo 1975-89

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

What This Product Does

The cable provides the mechanical connection used to release the flap covering the fuel filler. Its role concerns access for refuelling, rather than sealing the fuel tank or controlling fuel delivery to the engine. The cap, filler neck and flap hardware perform separate jobs within the surrounding assembly.

Functions

• Transfers movement through the fuel flap release mechanism.
• Allows repair of the cable-operated release connection.
  
  

Technical Details

• Brand: OE Match; product reference: 90150431721.
• Internal diagrams describe this component as a lid-release cable, wire pull or fuel filler flap actuator cable.
  
  

Symptoms of Fault

Difficulty opening the filler flap is a reason to inspect the release mechanism. This symptom alone does not establish that the cable needs replacement; the associated flap, hinge and release fittings should also be checked.

Why Replacement Matters

Renewing a defective release cable addresses the mechanical connection needed to open the filler flap. Match the replacement to the vehicle details and applicable chassis notes, and assess the surrounding mechanism before fitting. Replacing this cable does not address faults in the filler cap seal or filler neck.