Audi A6 C7 Right Side Mirror Housing Phantom Black - Z9Y 4G0857528 is an original part from the Mirror Components category, designed for the right side of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Phantom Black - Z9Y color, it helps maintain a consistent body appearance and the factory styling line of the Audi A6 C7.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 4G0857528-PHB
- Mark: Audi
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 4G0857528
- Substitutable numbers: 4G0857528, 4G0 857 528
- Location on the vehicle: Right
- Part type: Shell
- Color: Phantom Black - Z9Y
- Category: Mirror Components
Intended Use and Fitment for Audi A6 C7
The housing has been specifically designed as an external part for the right-side mirror on the Audi A6 C7 generation. Due to its factory origin, correct dimensional tolerances are maintained, ensuring secure mounting, proper fit with the mirror glass, and compatibility with the original base and turn signal, if present in the vehicle's configuration.
This part is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, parking damage, or replacing a worn-out, scratched housing when preserving the original quality and appearance of the vehicle body is important.
Phantom Black - Z9Y Color and Visual Aspect
The Phantom Black - Z9Y finish allows for an aesthetic match with the factory Audi paint. In practice, this means:
- color consistency with other body elements,
- no need to experiment with paint shades when selecting parts,
- easier maintenance of a uniform vehicle styling line after repair.
For many Audi A6 C7 owners, this is an important visual element – mirrors are among the most exposed parts of the car body, so a correctly chosen housing helps keep the car in a well-maintained, presentable condition.
Construction and Performance Parameters
As a part from the Mirror Components group, the housing serves a protective function for the mirror mechanism and the glass insert. Its precisely shaped geometry supports proper airflow around the vehicle body while protecting the interior of the mirror from external factors such as moisture or minor debris.
Its placement on the right side of the vehicle has been precisely defined, minimizing the risk of errors in part selection and speeding up the installation process in a service center or body shop.
Characteristics of a Used Part
The housing comes from disassembly, allowing for the combination of original origin with a more favorable purchase cost compared to brand-new parts. For many Audi owners, this is a sensible compromise between quality and budget, especially for body repairs where both aesthetics and operational economy are important.
The choice of an original used part is often preferred by workshops specializing in the Audi brand, as it ensures the preservation of factory fitment and material compatibility with other body elements.
Audi Mirror Components – Expansion and Service
If you are looking for other Audi Mirror Components for your car, it is worth checking the dedicated category where you will find, among other things, housings, bases, and other components tailored to this brand's models: Audi mirror components.
Why Choose Original Used Parts
When choosing body components, many drivers consider whether it is better to opt for an aftermarket part or an original part from disassembly. For external elements like mirror housings, original solutions often provide better fitment and more predictable paint behavior in the long term. You can read more about the advantages of using used, factory components in premium cars in the article: Used Mercedes Parts – Original Parts from Disassembly.
If you want a broader comparison of approaches to new and used components in terms of cost and durability, the guide may also be helpful: Car Parts – New or Used.
