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Rocker Panel Guard - Audi (8S0-853-860-D-GRU)
2019-2023 Audi - 8S0-853-860-D-GRU
- MSRP: $578.33
- Discount: $139.37 (24.1% off)
- Sale Price: $438.96
- MSRP: $578.33
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- SKU:
8S0-853-860-D-GRU
- Positions: Right
- Other Names:
Rocker Molding, Trim
- Description:
Coupe, TT rs, with special upgrades, TT rs, with special upgrades. Convertible, with s-line type, with s-line type. Coupe, with s-line pkg, or tts, without TT rs, with s-line pkg, or tts, without TT rs. Genuine Audi Rocker Panel Guard 8S0-853-860-D-GRU. This original equipment component forms part of the vehicle's visible exterior surface, so panel gap, contour, and mounting point alignment are as important to the finished repair as the part itself. Buying genuine keeps the vehicle's original fit, finish, and warranty coverage intact. Use the fitment guide or contact our parts team to confirm the correct application.
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Typical failure symptoms reported on vehicles fitted with 8S0-853-860-D-GRU: visible dents, cracks, or corrosion, misaligned panel gaps, paint damage at an edge, wind noise from a poor seal, or fasteners that no longer hold the panel flush. Noting which conditions are present shortens diagnosis considerably at the shop. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Recommended diagnostic sequence for this body panel (8S0-853-860-D-GRU): check the surrounding mounting points and reinforcements for collision damage before fitting a new panel, since a bent bracket makes correct alignment impossible. Compare against a known good side or a reference value wherever one is available. |
| INSTALLATION | Proper fitment of this body panel (8S0-853-860-D-GRU) requires test fitting for panel gap before final paint and torque, and most exterior panels ship in primer and need refinishing to the vehicle color code. Torque values differ by model and production date, so consult the factory literature. |
| MAINTENANCE | Keeping 8S0-853-860-D-GRU in service means washing regularly to remove road salt, addressing paint chips before corrosion starts, and keeping drain channels behind the panel clear. Following the Audi maintenance schedule is the cheapest insurance against a larger repair. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Ordering note for 8S0-853-860-D-GRU: the paint code from the vehicle data label is required for a color match, and metallic and pearl finishes generally need blending into adjacent panels. Availability and part number supersession can change, so confirm the current number when ordering. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Associated components for the 8S0-853-860-D-GRU repair: mounting clips, retainers, seals, and foam pads are replaced at the same time, and corrosion protection is applied to any bare metal exposed during the repair. Replacing wear items together restores the assembly to its original condition. |
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