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Stone Guard - Audi (8K0-511-540-E)
2008-2018 Audi - 8K0-511-540-E
- MSRP: $71.67
- Discount: $14.09 (19.7% off)
- Sale Price: $57.58
- MSRP: $71.67
Review Fitment & Product Details
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- Brand:
- SKU:
8K0-511-540-E
- Positions: Right Front, Rear Right Front, Rear Right Forward Front
- Other Names:
Guard, Stoneguard
- Description:
2013-2016, front. Convertible, with awd. With awd without air suspension. Without AWD. front. This genuine Audi Stone Guard, part number 8K0-511-540-E, finishes and protects an exterior surface, and while the function is partly cosmetic, these components also manage airflow, shield against debris, and seal transitions between panels. 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.
- Replaces:
8k0511540
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Pricing is valid online only and may vary in your local store
Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Symptoms associated with a failing exterior protective trim (8K0-511-540-E): cracked, faded, or lifting trim, missing clips, rattling or flapping at speed, road debris damage, or a gap where the trim no longer sits tight to the body. If several of these appear together, diagnose the assembly as a whole rather than one part. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | A practical check before condemning 8K0-511-540-E: check for broken clip towers on the panel itself, since a new trim piece will not stay seated if the mounting tabs on the body are damaged. A scan tool with Audi specific coverage will show considerably more than a generic code reader. |
| INSTALLATION | Correct installation of this exterior protective trim (8K0-511-540-E) calls for a proper trim removal tool and, on adhesive backed pieces, a clean surface at the right temperature so the bond cures fully before washing. Allow for the published labor time and any post installation calibration or coding. |
| MAINTENANCE | Long term care of this exterior protective trim (8K0-511-540-E) means cleaning with a mild detergent and treating unpainted textured surfaces with a UV protectant to slow fading and chalking. Service records also help establish warranty eligibility if a component fails early. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Fitment note for this exterior protective trim (8K0-511-540-E): finish options such as gloss black, chrome, and matte aluminum use different part numbers on the same body, so match the trim package on the vehicle. This is a genuine Audi part supplied through the factory parts network. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Items typically renewed with this exterior protective trim (8K0-511-540-E): clips, retainers, and adhesive tape are single use and replaced with the trim piece. Most of the labor here is access, so replacing adjacent wear items now costs very little extra. |
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