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2008 Volkswagen Passat, Variant, 4Motion genuine rear axle parts catalog for South Africa market

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Support Frame

  • OEM part number: 3C0505235R
  • Was superseded by: on Feb 1, 2011.
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$?

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Rivetted Cap Nut

  • OEM part number: N 10597701
  • Description: M5/0,5-3

$0.11—1.04

Available in 40 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505145
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Front

$8.67—59.60

Available in 26 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505145A
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Rear

$7.24—58.58

Available in 26 shops.

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Bolt,Hex.Hd.With Shoul.(Combi)

  • OEM part number: WHT000846
  • Quantity in car: 3
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X110

$1.57—9.19

Available in 25 shops.

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Bolt,Hex.Hd.With Shoul.(Combi)

  • OEM part number: WHT000846
  • Quantity in car: 3
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X110

$1.57—9.19

Available in 25 shops.

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Bolt,Hex.Hd.With Shoul.(Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 91114701
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5X110

$1.48—5.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Bolt,Hex.Hd.With Shoul.(Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 91114701
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5X110

$1.48—5.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Support Frame

  • OEM part number: 5N0505235L
  • Was superseded by: on Dec 1, 2012.
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.

$267.76

Available in 1 shop.

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Rivetted Cap Nut

  • OEM part number: N 10597701
  • Description: M5/0,5-3

$0.11—1.04

Available in 40 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505145J
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Front

$9.17—51.90

Available in 40 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505145K
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Rear

$9.17—58.58

Available in 40 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10505301
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,5X125X49

$0.50—5.17

Available in 40 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10505301
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,5X125X49

$0.50—5.17

Available in 40 shops.

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Stop For Gearbox

  • OEM part number: 5N0505233A
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: 90X2,5

$4.05—12.76

Available in 19 shops.

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Socket Head Bolt With Inner Multipoint Head (Kombi)

  • OEM part number: N 10720301
  • Quantity in car: 3
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,5X95

$2.26—8.27

Available in 24 shops.

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Socket Head Bolt With Inner Multipoint Head (Kombi)

  • OEM part number: N 10720301
  • Quantity in car: 3
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,5X95

$2.26—8.27

Available in 24 shops.

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Socket Head Bolt With Inner Multipoint Head (Kombi)

  • OEM part number: N 10720301
  • Quantity in car: 3
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,5X95

$2.26—8.27

Available in 24 shops.

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Shim

  • OEM part number: 1T0505147A
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Front

$2.45—7.88

Available in 23 shops.

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Bungs

  • OEM part number: 7L0899187
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: 20

$0.19—1.14

Available in 19 shops.

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Bungs

  • OEM part number: 7L0899187
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: 20

$0.19—1.14

Available in 19 shops.

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Bungs

  • OEM part number: 7L0899187
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: 20

$0.19—1.14

Available in 19 shops.

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Bracket

  • OEM part number: 3C0505129B
  • Was superseded by: on Jan 1, 2014.
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Left

$17.11—77.00

Available in 25 shops.

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Bracket

  • OEM part number: 3C0505130B
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Right

$17.11—77.00

Available in 25 shops.

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Cover Cap For Bearing Support

  • OEM part number: 3C0501475A
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Left

$0.88—4.62

Available in 25 shops.

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Cover Cap For Bearing Support

  • OEM part number: 3C0501476A
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Right

$0.88—4.62

Available in 25 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505223D
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000
  • Description: Left

$56.34—172.14

Available in 22 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505223C
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001
  • Description: Left

$56.34—180.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505224D
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000
  • Description: Right

$56.64—172.14

Available in 22 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505224C
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001
  • Description: Right

$56.64—175.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505541
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001

$2.25—15.04

Available in 25 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505541
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001

$2.25—15.04

Available in 25 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505541
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001

$2.25—15.04

Available in 25 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10170804
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X80

$0.54—3.23

Available in 41 shops.

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Hexagon Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10170804
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X80

$0.54—3.23

Available in 41 shops.

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Hexagon Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10170804
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X80

$0.54—3.23

Available in 41 shops.

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Hexagon Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10170804
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X80

$0.54—3.23

Available in 41 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628401
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X40

$0.39—3.13

Available in 42 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628401
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X40

$0.39—3.13

Available in 42 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628401
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X40

$0.39—3.13

Available in 42 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628401
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X40

$0.39—3.13

Available in 42 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628401
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X40

$0.39—3.13

Available in 42 shops.

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Wishbone

  • OEM part number: 1K0505311AB
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Lower

$42.63—237.16

Available in 43 shops.

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Eccentric Washer

  • OEM part number: WHT000232
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 35X3X5X12X105

$0.21—2.00

Available in 43 shops.

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Eccentric Washer

  • OEM part number: WHT000232
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 35X3X5X12X105

$0.21—2.00

Available in 43 shops.

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Eccentric Bolt

  • OEM part number: WHT000227
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X82,5

$1.39—9.48

Available in 43 shops.

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Eccentric Bolt

  • OEM part number: WHT000228
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X97,5

$1.68—9.48

Available in 43 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut Self-Locking

  • OEM part number: N 10106402
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5

$0.18—1.91

Available in 46 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut Self-Locking

  • OEM part number: N 10106402
  • Quantity in car: 4
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5

$0.18—1.91

Available in 46 shops.

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Wishbone

  • OEM part number: 1K0505323N
  • Was discontinued without direct replacement on Sep 1, 2013. These parts can be used as solution:
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Upper

$44.45—256.49

Available in 38 shops.

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Bracket

  • OEM part number: 1K0614167
  • Quantity in car: 2

$0.29—1.96

Available in 23 shops.

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Wheel Bearing Housing

  • OEM part number: 3C0505433K
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Left

$145.78—418.95

Available in 37 shops.

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Wheel Bearing Housing

  • OEM part number: 3C0505434K
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: Right

$110.13—418.95

Available in 38 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505553A
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$2.43—22.12

Available in 41 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 91076701
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M14X1,5X115

$1.03—7.27

Available in 41 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 91076701
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M14X1,5X115

$1.03—7.27

Available in 41 shops.

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Washer

  • OEM part number: 1K0505193
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$0.32—3.36

Available in 42 shops.

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Washer

  • OEM part number: 1K0505193
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$0.32—3.36

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut

  • OEM part number: N 10401801
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M14X1,5

$0.32—3.84

Available in 43 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut

  • OEM part number: N 10401801
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M14X1,5

$0.32—3.84

Available in 43 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628601
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X75

$0.46—3.40

Available in 40 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628601
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X75

$0.46—3.40

Available in 40 shops.

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Hex Collared Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10628601
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,50X75

$0.46—3.40

Available in 40 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut Self-Locking

  • OEM part number: N 10106402
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5

$0.18—1.91

Available in 46 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut Self-Locking

  • OEM part number: N 10106402
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5

$0.18—1.91

Available in 46 shops.

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Hexagon Collar Nut Self-Locking

  • OEM part number: N 10106402
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M12X1,5

$0.18—1.91

Available in 46 shops.

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Shouldered Bolt

  • OEM part number: WHT000229A
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M16X1,5X70

$0.89—7.34

Available in 42 shops.

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Shouldered Bolt

  • OEM part number: WHT000229
  • Was superseded by: on Nov 1, 2011.
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M16X1,5X70

$0.46

Available in 1 shop.

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Cap

  • OEM part number: 1J0501249C
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$1.24—8.70

Available in 44 shops.

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Rivetted Cap Nut

  • OEM part number: N 10597701
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: M5/0,5-3

$0.11—1.04

Available in 40 shops.

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Retaining Washer

  • OEM part number: WHT000724
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 14,5X30X3

$0.86—3.47

Available in 38 shops.

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Retaining Washer

  • OEM part number: WHT000724
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 14,5X30X3

$0.86—3.47

Available in 38 shops.

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Shim

  • OEM part number: WHT000412
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 32,5X56X5

$0.78—5.47

Available in 25 shops.

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Cap

  • OEM part number: 3C0501249
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.

$0.29—1.94

Available in 18 shops.

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Wheel Bearing With Assembly Parts

  • OEM part number: 1T0598611B
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X0.
  • Description: 32MM

$43.20—294.64

Available in 42 shops.

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Bracket

  • OEM part number: 3C0505129B
  • Was superseded by: on Jan 1, 2014.
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Left

$17.11—77.00

Available in 25 shops.

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Bracket

  • OEM part number: 3C0505130B
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Right

$17.11—77.00

Available in 25 shops.

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Cover Cap For Bearing Support

  • OEM part number: 3C0501475A
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Left

$0.88—4.62

Available in 25 shops.

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Cover Cap For Bearing Support

  • OEM part number: 3C0501476A
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: Right

$0.88—4.62

Available in 25 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505223D
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000
  • Description: Left

$56.34—172.14

Available in 22 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505223C
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001
  • Description: Left

$56.34—180.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505224D
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000
  • Description: Right

$56.64—172.14

Available in 22 shops.

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Axle Guide

  • OEM part number: 3C0505224C
  • Quantity in car: 1
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001
  • Description: Right

$56.64—175.00

Available in 24 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 1K0505541D
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since May 1, 2007 till Jan 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN up to 3C-8-240 000

$2.03—15.04

Available in 42 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505541
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001

$2.25—15.04

Available in 25 shops.

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Bonded Rubber Bush

  • OEM part number: 3C0505541
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Used since Feb 1, 2008 till Jul 1, 2008
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Fits: If VIN from 3C-8-240 001

$2.25—15.04

Available in 25 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

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Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

Add to cart

Hexagon Head Bolt (Combi)

  • OEM part number: N 90648402
  • Quantity in car: 8
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M10X35

$0.32—3.56

Available in 42 shops.

Add to cart

Hexagon Bolt

  • OEM part number: N 10170804
  • Quantity in car: 2
  • Only for PR-code: 1X1.
  • Description: M12X1,50X80

$0.54—3.23

Available in 41 shops.

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