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♻ GENUINE VW TRANSPORTER T5 REAR RIGHT UPPER BARN DOOR HINGE 7H0827152 ♻
Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter T5 rear right upper barn door / wing door hinge, removed from a 2010 vehicle. This hinge supports the upper section of the right-hand rear door and allows the barn door to open and close while maintaining correct alignment with the body and locking system.
Part Number: 7H0827152
VW OE Base Number: 7H0 827 152
Part Type: Rear Door Hinge / Upper Barn Door Hinge / Wing Door Hinge
Position: Rear Right Upper
UK Vehicle Side: O/S / Offside / Driver Side
Rear Door Type: Twin Rear Barn Doors / Wing Doors
Donor Year: 2010
Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Condition: Genuine used part
Compatibility
VW parts catalogues confirm the 7H0827152… family as the rear right upper hinge for Transporter T5 twin rear wing-door configurations. Exact suffix depends on production date and door opening-angle specification.
Confirmed applications include selected:
* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – 2003–2009
* Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 – 2010–2015
* Transporter Panel Van / Furgon
* Transporter Kombi
* Transporter Shuttle
* Selected Caravelle / passenger derivatives equipped with twin rear wing doors
For 2010 production, Volkswagen lists:
* 7H0827152F – Right Upper, PR code 5V3, standard rear-door hinge/opening arrangement
* 7H0827152J – Right Upper, PR code 5V4, increased-opening-angle rear doors
Important Suffix / Opening-Angle Information
The base casting or seller reference may be shown simply as 7H0827152, but Volkswagen used several suffix revisions.
Documented right-upper versions include:
* 7H0827152B
* 7H0827152F – standard opening, PR 5V3
* 7H0827152A
* 7H0827152C
* 7H0827152K
* 7H0827152J – increased opening angle, PR 5V4
Earlier catalogue data also distinguishes the standard and increased-opening versions, so suffix and hinge geometry matter.
Technical Information
The upper rear-door hinge mounts between the right-hand rear wing door and vehicle body.
Its main functions include:
* Supporting the rear door
* Providing the upper pivot point
* Maintaining correct door height
* Keeping the rear door aligned with the body opening
* Maintaining correct latch and striker alignment
* Allowing smooth opening and closing
* Supporting the door at its intended opening angle
The upper hinge works together with the corresponding lower hinge to carry the weight of the rear door.
Rear Barn Door System Information
The hinge operates together with:
* Rear right lower hinge
* Rear door check strap
* Upper door latch
* Lower door latch
* Rear door lock mechanism
* Door striker
* Door seals
* Door handle linkage
Volkswagen used different hinge specifications depending on whether the rear doors had a standard opening angle or increased opening angle.
Common Symptoms / Reasons for Replacement
Replacement may be required if:
* Rear door has dropped
* Door sits unevenly
* Door requires lifting to close
* Hinge is bent
* Excessive hinge play is present
* Door catches the body or opposite door
* Hinge makes cracking or grinding noises
* Accident damage has distorted the hinge
* Hinge mounting points are damaged
* Severe corrosion is present
Important Diagnostic Information
Before replacing the hinge, also inspect:
* Rear right lower hinge
* Door check strap
* Upper and lower latch mechanisms
* Door alignment
* Body mounting points
* Door shell
* Strikers
If the door has dropped, wear or distortion may be present in both hinges, not only the upper hinge.
If the vehicle has suffered rear-impact damage, the body hinge mounting area should also be checked for distortion.
Installation
Typical installation may involve:
1. Supporting the rear door securely.
2. Marking the original hinge position.
3. Removing the upper hinge fixings.
4. Removing the existing hinge.
5. Installing the replacement hinge.
6. Loosely aligning the rear door.
7. Adjusting height and panel gaps.
8. Tightening all mounting bolts correctly.
9. Checking latch engagement.
10. Testing full door opening and closing.
The rear wing door is large and heavy, so correct support during replacement is important.
Programming / Coding
No programming or coding is required.
This is a purely mechanical body component.
Important Compatibility Note
Before ordering, please compare:
* Base number 7H0827152
* Full suffix stamped on the hinge
* Rear right / upper position
* Twin barn-door configuration
* PR code 5V3 or 5V4
* Standard or increased opening angle
* Hinge shape
* Mounting-hole pattern
* Your original hinge against the listing photographs
* VIN where possible
For a 2010 Transporter, the OE catalogue specifically shows 7H0827152F for standard-opening rear doors and 7H0827152J for increased-opening-angle doors.
Do not confuse this with the rear right lower hinge, which uses the 7H0827154… family.
Condition
Genuine used Volkswagen part.
As a used mechanical body component, it may show normal signs of previous use including:
* Surface scratches
* Paint marks
* Grease residue
* Light corrosion
* Marks around mounting bolts
* General age-related wear
Please inspect all listing photographs carefully for the exact suffix, opening-angle design, pivot condition and mounting points.
An ideal genuine replacement for a bent, worn, damaged or loose VW Transporter T5/T5.1 rear right O/S upper barn door hinge 7H0827152.
For your 2010 listing, I would check the suffix on the actual hinge before publishing: 7H0827152F = standard-opening doors, while 7H0827152J = increased-opening-angle doors.
Type: Door Hinge
Placement on Vehicle: Rear
Brand: VW
Manufacturer Part Number: 7H0827152