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A-18662HEAN 4031185171847

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-18662H

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-18662H. Fitting position: Front Axle. Fits 19 car models (AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1). Replaces 33 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Front Axle
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Piston Rod Length [mm]
212 mm
Piston Rod Diameter [mm]
22 mm
Article number of recommended accessories
AK-735004
Article number of recommended accessories
AK-735410
Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm]
50 mm
Category
Shock Absorber
MPN
A-18662H
SKU
0129-A-18662H
GTIN / EAN
4031185171847
What's included
1x Shock Absorber

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Show all 33 OE numbers

Where this part fits

Original-fit position for OE 8Z0413031AC. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

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A2 A2 (Typ 8Z) (2000–2005) · suspension Shock absorbers for vehicles with sports suspensionPosition 8

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

16 available · 62 numbers In stock from £32.99 to £153.99.

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All 62 cross-reference numbers

Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

Compatible cars. AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1, 19 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data.

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Models OPTIMAL A-18662H fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI1 model
AUDI A2 (8Z0)1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6 FSI2000–2005
SEAT2 models
SEAT CORDOBA (6L2)1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.02002–2009
SEAT IBIZA III (6L1)1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.8 T Cupra R, 1.8 T FR, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI Cupra R, 1.9 TDI Joya Racer, 2.02002–2009
SKODA8 models
SKODA FABIA I (6Y2)1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI RS, 2.01999–2008
SKODA FABIA I Combi (6Y5)1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.02000–2007
SKODA FABIA I Praktik (6Y5)1.2, 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.9 SDI2000–2007
SKODA5 more models
Models OPTIMAL A-18662H fits
ModelEnginesYears
SKODA FABIA I Saloon (6Y3)1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.01999–2007
SKODA FABIA II (542)1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.2 LPG, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 LPG, 1.4 TDI, 1.4 TSI RS, 1.6, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI2006–2014
SKODA FABIA II Combi (545)1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.2 LPG, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 LPG, 1.4 TDI, 1.4 TSI RS, 1.6, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI2007–2014
SKODA ROOMSTER (5J7)1.2, 1.2 LPG, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 LPG, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 LPG, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI2006–2015
SKODA ROOMSTER Praktik (5J)1.2, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6 TDI2007–2015
VW8 models
Models OPTIMAL A-18662H fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW FOX Hatchback (5Z1, 5Z3, 5Z4)1.2, 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 Total Flex2003–2015
VW FOX Van (5Z1)1.22010–2011
VW POLO III CLASSIC (6V2)1.61995–2009
VW POLO IV (9N, 9A)1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 BiFuel, 1.4 FSI, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 Flex, 1.8 GTI, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI2001–2014
VW POLO IV Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6)1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 Total Flex, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDi, 2.0 Flex2002–
VW POLO IV Saloon (9N2, 9N4)1.9 TDI2002–2010
VW POLO PLAYA1.61995–2009
VW POLO VIVO Hatchback (6S1, 6S3)1.42010–2019

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