Range Rover Sport L494 Rear Tailgate Upper Trim Cover Panel DK62-44252-AE

The Range Rover Sport L494 Rear Tailgate Upper Trim Cover Panel is an original Land Rover body component designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. As part of the Protective and decorative trim group, it enhances the aesthetic finish of the tailgate while protecting its edge against mechanical damage. Using an OEM part allows you to maintain the factory look of the vehicle without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DK62-44252-AE
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DK62-44252-AE
• Substitutable numbers: DK62-44252-AE, DK6244252AE, LR116104
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The presented upper tailgate trim is designed specifically for the Range Rover Sport L494 model and is mounted on the rear of the body. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish to the upper edge of the tailgate and protect this area from scratches, abrasions, and minor damage resulting from daily vehicle use.

Thanks to its factory design, the component fits precisely to the body contours, ensuring a consistent look with other tailgate components. Using an original trim piece avoids issues with poor fitment, which are typical of cheaper aftermarket alternatives.

Construction and fitment for the Range Rover Sport L494

The trim belongs to the Protective and decorative trim group, which means it combines a protective function with an aesthetic body finish. The panel's construction is prepared for installation on the rear of the vehicle, taking into account the factory mounting points on the tailgate.

The properly shaped profile ensures:

• a consistent transition between the tailgate surface and other body elements,
• stable seating without material stress,
• maintenance of original body gaps and lines.

Such fitment is particularly important in premium vehicles, where installation precision affects both the appearance and the durability of the entire tailgate assembly.

Benefits of using an original rear trim

Using an original Range Rover Sport L494 Rear Tailgate Upper Trim Cover Panel provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – the component is designed for a specific model, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of looseness or incorrect alignment.
• Consistent body aesthetics – maintaining the original styling line of the tailgate, without differences in shape or finish.
• Tailgate edge protection – an additional barrier against mechanical damage in a critical area of the vehicle's rear.
• Reasonable service solution – a used OEM part allows you to restore the proper appearance of the tailgate after a collision or operational damage without excessive costs.

Condition and service application

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, making it a practical choice for accident repairs or renovation of the rear body area. This type of component is particularly useful when it is necessary to replace a damaged trim after a rear-end collision, tailgate replacement, or when restoring a car to a factory-like condition after body and paint work.

Choosing an original rear trim allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications, which is important both for the durability of the repair and for the future resale value of the car.

Related components and vehicle development

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check out the available parts in the Land Rover protective and decorative trims category.

If you are interested in using used body components in a more conscious way and want to better understand how recycled parts can support vehicle performance and reduce environmental impact, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts.