VW Transporter T5 Sliding Door Handle Left Right N/O/S Reflex Silver - A7W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Transporter T5 Sliding Door Handle Left Right N/O/S Reflex Silver - A7W is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for the side sliding door on either the left or right side. Finished in Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W, this handle ensures a visually consistent match with the body paint and maintains the vehicle's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7E0843703B-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7E0843703B
• Substitutable numbers: 7E0843703B, 7E0 843 703 B
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function in the VW Transporter T5

The presented handle is dedicated to the VW Transporter T5 sliding door, with the possibility of installation on both the left and right sides. This solution facilitates the selection of parts for maintenance repairs and bodywork, when it is necessary to replace the component responsible for the convenient opening and closing of the side door.

Thanks to a design consistent with the Volkswagen factory standard, the handle maintains the correct geometry, which translates into the proper operation of the sliding door mechanism and stable guidance of the door panel during daily use of the commercial or passenger vehicle.

Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color and visual fit

The Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W finish allows for an aesthetic integration of the handle into the side line of the body, without the need for additional painting in the case of vehicles in the same shade. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or replacing worn components, where both functionality and a consistent exterior look are important.

The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic shine and works well with the factory moldings and body lines of the Transporter T5, which is essential for maintaining a uniform style for a fleet or private vehicle.

Vehicle placement and mounting aspects

The handle has been designed to work in the side sliding door area, with the possibility of use on both sides of the vehicle. Such a solution simplifies the service process – the same type of component can be used for repairing the left or right side, depending on the body configuration.

Replicating the factory mounting points and housing shape promotes precise fitting with the door skin and guide rail, which reduces the risk of play, rattles, and improper lock operation. For workshops, this means more efficient installation, and for the user – stable mechanism operation in daily use.

Product characteristics and service application

The item comes from the Volkswagen brand offer and is intended as a spare part for Transporter T5 models where maintaining the original body specification is required. It works well both for post-collision repairs and for replacing components that are mechanically worn or damaged as a result of intensive use in cargo or passenger transport.

The product in used condition is an economical alternative to new components, allowing for reduced repair costs while maintaining compliance with the factory sliding door construction. This solution is particularly beneficial for fleet companies and users who want to keep the vehicle in full working order with a rational service budget.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side sliding door area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, internal levers, or opening mechanisms, check the available parts in the Volkswagen door handles category.

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