{"product_id":"8a0-831-449-genuine-vw-audi-body-opening-plug","title":"8A0-831-449 Genuine VW\/Audi Body Opening Plug","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Body Opening Plug\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e8A0-831-449 is the genuine plug used at assigned body and rear-lid openings. Its shaped seating profile fits the specified factory opening and retains the plug in its original location. The component is used at multiple body positions, so the full part number and opening assignment determine the correct application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne individual plug is supplied per purchased unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the original archive photograph. Select the quantity required for the particular repair. Other body plugs, separate drain valves, trim panels and surrounding hardware are separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8A0-831-449 \/ 8A0831449.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body opening \/ chassis plug; assigned rear-lid and body locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal opening designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One plug per purchased unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed replaced reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311-611-849 where the factory catalog assigns 8A0-831-449 as its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 14 mm designation identifies the nominal application opening, not the outer flange diameter or a complete set of physical dimensions. Body assemblies can contain several plug sizes and profiles close together. Match the original opening and full part number rather than using the vehicle model alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a plug when it is missing, split, distorted, damaged during removal or unable to remain seated in its intended opening. Replacement may also be required after a body or rear-lid repair if the original plug has deteriorated or was lost during disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the opening and its surrounding surface before installation. A damaged edge, corrosion or an incorrectly repaired opening can prevent a plug from seating correctly. Water intrusion or noise may also require inspection of nearby seals and drainage provisions; replacing this plug alone does not correct a separate seal or drain-valve fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table identifies confirmed applications at the original nominal 14 mm locations. It does not mean that every opening on a listed vehicle uses this plug. Compare the assigned body position and original plug profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo four-cylinder where offered; 2.8L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Sedan; front-wheel drive or quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo four-cylinder or 2.8L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Avant; quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L twin-turbo V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Sedan; quattro; 2002 Type 8D vehicles only; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L twin-turbo V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Avant; quattro; 2002 Type 8D vehicles only; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; front-wheel drive or quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L twin-turbo V6 or 4.2L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; front-wheel drive or quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Avant; quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Avant; quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi RS6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L twin-turbo V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; quattro; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995–1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Sedan; original rear lid plug assignment; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2 Sedan \/ A8 L; quattro; assigned body\/pillar openings; Body opening application; no transmission-specific restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly original nominal 14 mm body openings assigned 8A0831449 or confirmed replaced 311611849. Match the opening, profile and installed position. Not a universal replacement for other plugs or drain valves. One plug supplied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and service guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory body or rear-lid service procedure for the specific installation position. Remove the damaged plug without enlarging or distorting the opening, and protect adjacent paint and trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the opening for damage and restore any required surface protection before installing the correct plug. Seat it evenly so its retaining profile engages fully. Do not force it into a different opening size or substitute it for a component with a separate drainage function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, check secure seating and restore any disturbed trim. Verify that the surrounding factory drainage paths and seals remain correctly arranged. Use the separately specified plugs or drain components at other locations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48020694433969,"sku":"8A0-831-449","price":2.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/8a0-831-449-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1791821798","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/8a0-831-449-genuine-vw-audi-body-opening-plug","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}