Seat Leon Mk3 Ateca FR Front Door Sill Kick Plate Illuminated N/O/S 5F4947417A

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Seat Leon Mk3 Ateca FR Front Door Sill Kick Plate Illuminated is an original door sill trim from the Trims, decorative moldings and decorations group, designed for installation on the driver or front passenger side. The illuminated sill element highlights the character of the FR version, improves the aesthetics of the cabin entry, and provides functional protection for the sill paint against scratches.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5F4947417A
• Mark: Seat
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5F4947417A
• Substitutable numbers: 5F4947417A, 5F4 947 417 A
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Trim

Application and compatibility with Seat models

The presented door sill trim has been designed specifically for Seat Leon third generation (Mk3) and Seat Ateca in the FR version, intended for the front of the vehicle – both on the left and right side. Thanks to the factory geometry and mounting points, the element integrates with the original sill mounts, ensuring proper fitment with upholstery and door seals.

The illuminated sill is particularly useful in vehicles used in urban conditions, where frequent entering and exiting exposes the sill edges to mechanical damage. The original design allows for maintaining a consistent interior style characteristic of the FR version, without the need for body modifications.

Construction, protective function and illumination

The door sill trim serves both a decorative and protective function. It protects the painted sill against:

• scuffs from footwear when entering and exiting,
• minor impacts in the lower part of the door opening,
• gradual degradation of the paint coating in the entry zone.

The built-in sill illumination improves the visibility of the sill edge when the door is opened, which increases comfort after dark and facilitates safe entry into the cabin. At the same time, it constitutes a characteristic, subtle stylistic accent of the FR version, enhancing the visual quality of the interior.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered sill is a used element, sourced from the dismantling of an original Seat vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged trims after intensive use, or when restoring the factory look of the interior after unsuccessful modifications. Using an original sill trim allows for maintaining material and color consistency with other finishing elements.

Choosing parts from the secondary market is also a cost-effective solution in terms of service expenses and reducing the vehicle's environmental footprint, while maintaining factory construction and mounting compatibility.

Benefits of installing an illuminated door sill trim

Installing an illuminated sill in Leon Mk3 and Ateca FR models brings a number of practical benefits:

• Protection of the entry zone – reducing the risk of paint damage in the lower part of the door opening.
• Improved visibility – better illumination of the sill when opening the door at night or in dark garages.
• Consistent FR styling – maintaining the original, sporty character of the equipment version.
• Factory fitment – no need for body or interior modifications, installation in the zone provided by the manufacturer.

Thanks to this, the element is often chosen both for repairs and for subtle interior upgrades aimed at improving functionality without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Upgrade expansion and eco-tuning aspects

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill zone in your Seat and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Seat trims, decorative moldings and decorations category.

Vehicle owners are increasingly combining the replacement of finishing elements with an eco-friendly approach, choosing recycled components instead of new aftermarket replacements. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect car performance and the environment, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses a practical approach to conscious car modernization.