Volkswagen Passat CC Rear Door Seal Gasket Rubber Upper Left N/S 3C8854545L

Volkswagen Passat CC Rear Door Seal Gasket Rubber Upper Left N/S is a precisely profiled body component that helps maintain tightness and acoustic comfort in the rear part of the cabin. Thanks to its fitment for the specific Passat CC model and factory geometry, this seal ensures a stable fit to the door edge and bodywork. It is a practical solution for users who want to technically correctly restore proper protection against water, noise, and wind gusts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3C8854545L
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C8854545L
• Substitutable numbers: 3C8854545L, 3C8 854 545 L
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Door Seal
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and body fitment

The presented seal has been designed for the rear left door of the Volkswagen Passat CC. The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined, which facilitates the selection of the correct component when replacing a single seal in a specific corner of the body. This minimizes the risk of installation errors and ensures that the rubber profile will be consistent with the door line and body contours.

Sealing function and driving comfort

The door seal plays a key role in limiting the ingress of water, dust, and moisture into the vehicle interior, as well as in reducing wind noise while driving. A properly selected item from the Door seals category helps to:

• maintain stable pressure of the door leaf against the body frame,
• reduce noise coming from tires and airflow,
• limit the risk of window fogging by better separating the interior from external conditions,
• increase acoustic comfort for passengers in the rear seat.

Thanks to the appropriate shape and flexibility of the rubber, the seal works with the lock and door hinges, ensuring even adhesion along the entire perimeter.

Component characteristics and installation

The offered seal is an original Volkswagen component, which translates into compatibility with factory mounting points and door contour lines. The product comes from a group of used parts, making it a reasonable choice for maintenance repairs where both fitment and cost control are important. Installation involves seating the seal in the factory guide channel on the perimeter of the door or frame, without the need for body structure modifications.

When replacing, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the contact surface from old rubber residue and dirt, which improves adhesion and connection durability. A correctly installed seal should form an even line along its entire length, without kinks or twists, which has a direct impact on tightness and comfort of use.

Why it is worth using a dedicated door seal

Using a dedicated rear left seal for the Passat CC allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body and avoiding problems typical of universal replacements. The appropriate cross-section profile, matched rubber compound hardness, and correct length of the component translate into stable door closing and the reduction of unwanted sounds while driving. This is particularly important in cars used daily, where acoustic comfort and interior protection have a direct impact on the perceived quality of operation.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional edge seals, frame seals, or sill sealing elements, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Door seals category.

For users interested in a broader approach to selecting original components by identification numbers and the operating principles of power units, the article describing the selection of used OEM parts by numbers and practical service tips may be helpful: Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it using original Audi parts.