Ford Kuga Mk1 Door Window Glass Rear Left N/S AS3 Tinted 8V41-S25713-BB

Ford Kuga Mk1 Door Window Glass Rear Left N/S AS3 Tinted is a factory-original component from the Car windows group, designed for installation in the rear left door of this model. The AS3 tinted glass improves driving comfort by limiting interior heating and increasing passenger privacy. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who expect a functional and aesthetic addition to the original vehicle glazing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1497998
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1497998
• Substitutable numbers: 1497998, 8V41-S25713-BB, 8V41S25713BB
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Rear Side Window
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment for Ford Kuga Mk1

The offered window glass has been designed specifically as a component for the rear left body section of the first-generation Ford Kuga. Its placement on the vehicle in the rear door area on the driver's side ensures a proper fit to the factory mounting opening, seals, and guides. This maintains airtightness, correct operation of the window lifting mechanism, and a consistent side body line.

Characteristics of AS3 glass and tinting

Glass marked as AS3 belongs to a group of windows with an increased level of tinting, which translates into a significant reduction in sunlight penetration into the cabin. In practice, it:

• reduces vehicle interior heating on sunny days,
• reduces glare, improving comfort for passengers in the back seat,
• enhances the sense of privacy thanks to the darker surface of the glazing.

The tinted rear left window also serves as a protective element for upholstery and interior plastics, limiting their fading under the influence of solar radiation.

Benefits of using original Ford car glass

Choosing a window from the Car windows group dedicated to the Ford Kuga Mk1 allows you to maintain factory safety and ergonomic parameters. The appropriate edge geometry and correct bending radius facilitate installation in existing seals and guides, without the need for door modifications. This is particularly important during post-accident repairs or when replacing damaged glazing, where dimensional repeatability and compatibility with original equipment are essential.

The element from this group is also a beneficial solution in terms of visuals – it maintains consistency in the tint shade with other side windows, which is important when caring for the aesthetics of the entire vehicle.

Practical application and operational aspects

The rear left window for the Ford Kuga Mk1 will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged element and for gradual reconstruction of the side body section after a collision. Properly selected glass:

• maintains the appropriate structural rigidity of the door,
• works with the factory lifting and lowering mechanism,
• ensures proper adhesion to seals, limiting noise and air drafts.

Thanks to the AS3 tinting, the window improves travel comfort on longer routes, especially in the summer season, when exposure to solar radiation is at its highest.

Expansion of the window system in Ford – Car windows category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side glazing zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as front side windows, rear side windows, or additional door windows, check the available parts in the Ford car windows category.

Practical knowledge – interior protection and thermal comfort

Tinted side windows work with the cooling system and air conditioning, relieving them by limiting cabin heating. High external temperatures affect not only passenger comfort but also the load on components responsible for maintaining a stable operating temperature for the engine and interior. To better understand how summer conditions affect the vehicle and where to look for savings when choosing operational components, it is worth reading the guide Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.