Volkswagen Touareg 7L Rear Door Outer Weather Strip Left N/S Chrome 7L6839475E

Volkswagen Touareg 7L Rear Door Outer Weather Strip Left N/S Chrome is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for the rear left window of the first-generation Touareg model. The chrome finish of the strip helps maintain a consistent look of the side body line and ensures proper guidance and wiping of the door window.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7L6839475E
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7L6839475E
• Substitutable numbers: 7L6839475E, 7L6 839 475 E
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the weather strip

The presented weather strip is dedicated to the rear left part of the body and works directly with the door window, being responsible for its stable guidance and limiting the ingress of water and contaminants into the door interior. As a result, the window lifting mechanism operates in more predictable conditions, and the window itself moves smoothly throughout its entire range.

The element belongs to the Doors and door panels group, which means it is an integral component of the side body structure, affecting both user comfort and vehicle aesthetics. Using an original strip allows for maintaining factory fitment with the window and other door components.

Exterior appearance and fitment

The strip features a chrome finish that visually harmonizes with other decorative body elements of the Touareg. The chrome highlights the window line, giving the car a more orderly and well-maintained appearance, which is particularly important after replacing a damaged or corroded strip.

Placement on the vehicle on the rear left side ensures full compatibility with the factory door structure in this area. The proper profiling of the strip facilitates installation in the original mounting points, without the need for modifications or forcing the element into place.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an original Volkswagen component, the strip has been designed to maintain the proper geometry of the window edge and correct pressure against the glass surface. This reduces the risk of play, rattling, or unwanted noises while driving.

The product is offered in used condition, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for this type of part, while maintaining the functionality necessary for further use. Replacing the strip is recommended especially in situations where the existing element is mechanically damaged, deformed, or has lost its wiping properties.

Application in service and body restoration

The rear left window weather strip will work well both for standard post-accident repairs and for the restoration of the side body section in a Volkswagen Touareg. Using an original component allows for maintaining visual consistency with other strips and reduces the risk of fitment problems typical of lower-precision replacements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Doors and door panels category.

Additional information and technical support

When selecting a weather strip for a specific Touareg trim level, it is worth paying attention to compatibility with the production year and body type to avoid installation problems. In case of doubt, comparing the shape and mounting method with the element currently installed in the vehicle may be helpful.

For users interested in the broader technical context of four-wheel-drive vehicles and the specifics of solutions used by Volkswagen, an article describing various AWD systems may be useful – xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW. It allows for a better understanding of the construction of the car in which the described weather strip is installed.