Audi A6 C6 Rear Door Strip Moulding Trim Right O/S Atlas Grey - Y7Q 4F0853970L

Audi A6 C6 Rear Door Strip Moulding Trim Right O/S Atlas Grey is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the rear right door. The precisely matched Atlas Grey Metallic – Y7Q color ensures visual consistency with the factory paint, while the accurate dimensional fit facilitates installation and restores the aesthetics of the vehicle's side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 4F0853970L-ATLS
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4F0853970L
• Substitutable numbers: 4F0853970L, 4F0 853 970 L
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Atlas Grey Metallic - Y7Q
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The rear right door strip for the Audi A6 C6 is responsible for protecting the lower part of the door panel against minor mechanical damage and for the aesthetic finishing of the side body line. Its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the door edges and adjacent panels, which is important both for post-accident repairs and when replacing worn decorative elements.

Color and visual matching

The applied Atlas Grey Metallic – Y7Q color is a factory shade used by Audi, allowing the strip to blend harmoniously with the vehicle's body paint in this color code. The metallic structure of the coating helps maintain a consistent light reflection effect along the entire length of the vehicle's side, which is particularly important for precise body and paint repairs.

Selecting a strip in the same color code reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and minimizes the risk of shade differences between adjacent elements.

Installation characteristics

The component has been designed specifically for the rear right door area of the Audi A6 C6, which translates into proper edge guidance, fitment to the body contours, and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a result, the strip can be used both for replacing a single element and for broader restoration of the side body section, while maintaining the factory geometry.

In practice, installation involves correctly seating the strip relative to the door line and checking the gaps against adjacent panels, which allows for an even, aesthetic alignment of the lower edge.

Condition and use in repairs

The strip is a used original component, meaning it comes from disassembly and retains the vehicle manufacturer's factory specifications. Such components are often chosen for repairs where a combination of proper fit, color compatibility, and reasonable service costs is key.

It works well both in post-accident repairs and when replacing body elements worn through normal use, allowing for the restoration of a consistent look to the side of the car without interfering with the door structure.

Side zone expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door zone in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Audi protective and decorative strips category.

To better plan the scope of body and paint work and reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth reading the guide describing the impact of a wide assortment on repair lead times: No more weeks of waiting – how a wide assortment in one warehouse really shortens your car's downtime at the mechanic?.