Volkswagen Touareg Boot Lid Tailgate Window Rear Rubber Seal Gasket 7L6845521E

Volkswagen Touareg Boot Lid Tailgate Window Rear Rubber Seal Gasket is a precisely fitted body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle. It is responsible for the tight seating of the glass in the boot lid, noise reduction, and protecting the interior from water and contaminants. Thanks to its factory origin from the Volkswagen group, it ensures a proper fit with the tailgate structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7L6845521E
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7L6845521E
• Substitutable numbers: 7L6845521E, 7L6 845 521 E
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Function and role of the rear window seal

The rear window seal in the boot lid is responsible for maintaining a stable position of the glass and ensuring a tight connection with the tailgate. A properly selected component:

• limits the ingress of water and moisture into the luggage compartment,
• minimizes the risk of corrosion around the edges of the tailgate,
• reduces air noise and glass vibration while driving,
• supports the maintenance of the correct geometry of the rear body section.

In the Volkswagen Touareg model, the correct rear window seal is important for both acoustic comfort and the durability of the body components in the boot area.

Fitment to the rear body section

The presented seal is intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, within the boot lid area. The design of the component has been engineered to work with the factory glass profile and tailgate contours, which facilitates proper seating and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Such a fit translates into:

• stable adhesion to the edges of the glass and tailgate,
• even pressure around the entire circumference,
• a consistent appearance of the rear body section after installation.

Characteristics of the used component

The seal comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original geometry and profile specific to the given model. A used component is a good solution in a situation where the existing seal has suffered from operational wear, mechanical damage, or was compromised during bodywork and painting repairs.

Choosing an original, used rear window seal allows you to maintain the factory fit with the boot lid while reducing repair costs compared to purchasing a new component.

Benefits of using an original seal

Using the correct rear window seal in a Volkswagen Touareg brings a number of practical benefits:

• Better sealing of the rear body section – reduction of leaks and moisture in the boot upholstery.
• Protection against corrosion – reduced risk of water accumulation in critical areas near the glass edges.
• Acoustic comfort – reduction of air noise and glass vibration at higher speeds.
• Body aesthetics – maintaining even gaps and a consistent line of the rear part of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as tailgates, hinges, or trim strips, check the available parts in the Volkswagen boot lids and rear parts category.

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