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Product overview

Genuine OEM Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield, part number 8U0521441. This protective component is designed to shield the cardan shaft and surrounding components from excessive heat generated by the exhaust system or other drivetrain elements. It is installed in the rear underbody area, specifically positioned above the cardan shaft. The shield is made from corrugated metal for enhanced rigidity and heat dissipation, weighing approximately 0.926 kg and measuring about 1 meter in length. Choosing a genuine OEM heat shield ensures proper thermal insulation, exact mounting points, and resistance to corrosion and vibration, crucial for protecting sensitive drivetrain components and maintaining vehicle safety.

Catalogue entry: HEAT SH.; No item: 17.

Technical details

Category
Transmission & Drivetrain
Customs (HS) code
87085091
Manufacturer
Audi
Product Type
Genuine new auto parts
Shipping size (L × W × H)
100 × 48.5 × 13.5 cm
Shipping weight
0.93 kg

Specifications

As recorded in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue for this part number.

Equipment codes

  • 1X1

PR codes identify the factory option a part belongs to; your vehicle’s are listed on the data sticker in the boot well or service booklet.

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Parts diagram & fitment

4 vehicles

Heat Sh — locate 8U0521441 Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield | Genuine OEM in the official exploded view and explore the surrounding assembly.

Parts in this assembly16
Vehicle fitment table4

Europe (3)

VehicleYearsPos.
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI2014-201915
Audi Q3 1.42012-201615
Audi Q3 quattro2011-201515

Other markets (1)

VehicleYearsPos.
Audi Q3 quattro 2.02016-201915

Diagrams & fitment data powered by oemdiagrams.com

8U0521441 Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield | Genuine OEM is fitted on: Audi Q3 2.0 TDI 2014-2019; Audi Q3 1.4 2012-2016; Audi Q3 quattro 2011-2015; Audi Q3 quattro 2.0 2016-2019.