Audi A4 B8 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Audi A4 B8 Engine Hood Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L shade, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the car's front without the need for custom-fitting aftermarket parts. This is a solution for users who expect compliance with factory Audi specifications and a cohesive body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0823029D-LAG
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0823029D
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0823029D, 8K0 823 029 D
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical Characteristics of the Audi A4 B8 Hood

The presented hood is a structural body component mounted on the front of the car, responsible for covering the engine bay and ensuring proper body line flow. As a part originating from the Audi brand, it retains factory stampings, geometry, and mounting points, which facilitates correct alignment with the fenders, bumper, and grille.

The Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L color is a pearl lacquer used as standard on Audi models, providing a characteristic depth and shade variation depending on the lighting. This allows the hood to integrate well with the A4 B8's styling, maintaining the vehicle's visual coherence after an accident repair or replacement of a worn part.

Intended Use and Vehicle Fitment

The hood has been specifically designed for the Audi A4 B8 generation, taking into account requirements for passive safety and aerodynamics. Its placement on the vehicle, designated as the front, means the part works with the hinges, hood latch, and lifting struts, forming a complete engine compartment opening system.

By adhering to the original manufacturer's specifications, installation occurs at existing mounting points, without the need for structural modifications. This is important for both the correct closing of the hood and the proper alignment of gaps between body panels, which affects aesthetics and reduces unwanted air noise during driving.

Benefits of Using an Original Hood

Using an original hood from the Hoods category in its factory color offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory body line and stylistic consistency with other front-end components,
• easier alignment with headlights, fenders, and bumper due to original geometry,
• potential reduction in painting work with a closely matching paint shade,
• preserving vehicle value by using a part consistent with the manufacturer's documentation.

As a used part, the hood represents a sensible compromise between repair cost and maintaining a high level of compliance with Audi's factory standards, which is particularly important for professional body and paint repairs.

Application in Service and Accident Repairs

The engine hood in Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L color is suitable for workshops specializing in the Audi brand as well as independent body shops. It facilitates restoring the vehicle to its pre-accident condition, maintaining the appropriate rigidity of the front body section and the correct airflow over the engine compartment.

When selecting a part, it is advisable to use manufacturer markings and reference numbers to ensure full compatibility with the specific equipment version and model year of the Audi A4 B8. This minimizes the risk of installation problems and the need for additional modifications.

Audi Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts of this type, such as additional covers or variants for different engine versions, check the available parts in the Audi Hoods category.

More About Selecting Original Audi Parts

If you wish to deepen your knowledge on selecting used OEM parts by manufacturer numbers and better understand the specifics of Audi's technical solutions, it is worth reading the article describing the brand's legendary five-cylinder engine and part selection principles – you can find it here: Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine – Legend and Original Part Selection.