Ford Mondeo Mk5 Rear Door Right O/S Door Cover Shell Lunar Sky - AK5C

Ford Mondeo Mk5 Rear Door Right O/S Door Cover Shell Lunar Sky is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. The cover ensures proper panel geometry, stable mounting of door hardware, and visual consistency with the body lines of the Ford Mondeo Mk5. The factory color Lunar Sky – AK5C makes it easy to match with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2505268-LUN
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2505268
• Substitutable numbers: 2505268, DS73-F24630-BAE, DS73F24630BAE
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Lunar Sky - AK5C
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Ford Mondeo Mk5

The cover is designed as a body component dedicated to the rear right side of the Ford Mondeo Mk5, which ensures proper alignment with the fender, pillar, and rocker panel lines. The precise shaping of the mounting edges allows for correct adjustment of gaps between body panels, which is important for both aesthetics and noise reduction, as well as proper door closing.

Thanks to a design compliant with Ford's factory standards, the cover works with original hinges, locks, seals, and other door hardware, facilitating the installation process and subsequent adjustments.

Technical characteristics and Lunar Sky AK5C color

The cover belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as an outer skin responsible for protecting the interior of the door and maintaining the lateral rigidity of the body. Its placement in the rear right zone requires maintaining proper geometry to ensure the correct operation of the opening and closing mechanism and proper seal adhesion.

The factory paint in the Lunar Sky – AK5C shade allows for color consistency with the rest of the bodywork in the same paint code. In many cases, this limits the scope of paint work to potential spot repairs, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

Used condition and benefits of using OE parts

The door cover is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the factory quality of the body component. Its original origin ensures dimensional compatibility, correct sheet metal thickness, and predictable behavior during installation and operation.

Using OE parts in the door panel area helps maintain proper lateral rigidity and facilitates the subsequent fitting of moldings, seals, windows, and trim elements. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where the precision of restoring body lines is crucial.

Use in body repairs and bodywork restoration

The rear right door cover is suitable for both local body repairs and broader restoration of the side of the body. It can be used as a replacement for a damaged panel following a collision, corrosion, or other mechanical damage.

• Facilitates the restoration of the vehicle's factory shape and side lines.
• Ensures compatibility with factory door hardware mounting points.
• Reduces the need for extensive straightening work on old, deformed sheet metal.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone of your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as outer door skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Ford Doors and door panels category.

Practical installation and maintenance tips

Before installation, it is recommended to thoroughly check the mounting points, edges, and surface for preparation for painting or polishing, depending on the scope of planned work. Correct positioning of the cover relative to the hinges and lock is crucial for user comfort – it affects closing force, sealing, and noise levels while driving.

During installation, it is worth paying attention to:

• precise adjustment of gaps relative to adjacent body elements,
• correct placement of seals around the door perimeter,
• checking the operation of the lock and latch after initial adjustment.

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