Ford Kuga C394 Hood Bonnet Dash Panel Seal Rubber Gasket 8V41-16770-AA

Ford Kuga C394 Hood Bonnet Dash Panel Seal Rubber Gasket is an original body component designed to protect the edge of the hood on the right side of the vehicle. This rubber seal helps reduce the ingress of water, dirt, and noise into the engine compartment, improving user comfort and the durability of components under the hood. Thanks to its factory fitment, it serves as a functional service solution for repairs and replacements in the Ford Kuga C394.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1498119
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1498119
• Substitutable numbers: 1498119, 8V41-16770-AA, 8V4116770AA
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Door Seal
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function of the seal

The presented hood bonnet dash panel seal rubber gasket has been designed specifically for the Ford Kuga C394 model, taking into account the body geometry and hood crease lines. The component is mounted on the right side of the vehicle, where it is responsible for the tight fit of the hood against adjacent body panels.

Its tasks include, among others:

• limiting the ingress of water and contaminants into the engine compartment,
• reducing vibrations and minor hood play while driving,
• improving acoustics by partially dampening external noise,
• stabilizing the hood edge relative to the fender and cowl panel.

Construction and fitment for Ford Kuga C394

The seal is made of a flexible rubber material selected for performance in variable weather conditions. The structure of the material allows for repeated opening and closing of the hood without losing its basic functional properties. The seal profile has been matched to the factory mounting points in the Ford Kuga C394, which facilitates installation and ensures a stable fit on the hood edge.

The original origin of the component means that the correct geometry is maintained, ensuring the hood line remains consistent with the other body panels. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where precise fitment and dimensional repeatability are crucial.

Benefits of using an original seal

Using a factory hood bonnet dash panel seal rubber gasket in the Ford Kuga C394 provides a number of practical service and operational benefits:

• Better engine compartment protection – limiting the contact of sensitive components with water and fine contaminants.
• More stable hood operation – reduction of unwanted vibrations and rattling resulting from play at the edge.
• Consistent body appearance – maintaining the factory gap line between the hood and adjacent elements.
• Easier leak diagnostics – clear identification of the sealing zone on the right side of the vehicle.

The item from the Door seals category in this case serves as a seal for the hood zone, which is typical for many design solutions where similar rubber profiles are used in various areas of the body.

Installation characteristics and part condition

The seal is intended for installation in the factory location, using the original mounting points on the hood edge on the right side. Thanks to this, service work can be carried out in an orderly manner, without the need for body modifications. The used nature of the component makes it an economical solution while maintaining compliance with the vehicle's design.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard check of the condition of the hood edge and adjacent panels to ensure proper adhesion of the seal and avoid local leaks. A properly selected and installed component helps maintain stable operating conditions in the engine compartment and improves the overall refinement of the vehicle's operation.

Repair scope expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body sealing zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as edge seals, rubber profiles, or additional bumpers, check the available parts in the Ford door seals category.

When selecting body components, it is worth considering whether a refurbished part or a used original is the better solution. Helpful tips in this regard can be found in the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?, which discusses the practical differences between these solutions in the context of real automotive repairs.