Range Rover L405 Sport L494 Radiator Air Duct Intake Guide Panel CPLA-8C464-AE

Description

Range Rover L405 Sport L494 Radiator Air Duct Intake Guide Panel is an original radiator air guide duct, designed specifically for Land Rover models from the Range Rover L405 and Range Rover Sport L494 series. The component belongs to the Protective and decorative strips group, but primarily serves a technical function – it directs the airflow into the radiator zone, stabilizing the operating conditions of the cooling system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LR033397
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: LR033397
• Substitutable numbers: LR033397, CPLA-8C464-AE, CPLA8C464AE
• Part type: Cowl
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The presented air guide panel is factory-fitted for the front bodywork of the Range Rover L405 and Range Rover Sport L494. Its purpose is to:

• direct the airflow to the radiator and adjacent components,
• reduce air turbulence in the front compartment,
• protect edges and adjacent components from minor mechanical damage.

Thanks to proper airflow management, the cooling system operates under more consistent conditions, which promotes a stable operating temperature and proper performance of the power unit.

Construction and fitment for Land Rover

As a component from the Protective and decorative strips group, the panel has been designed to work precisely with factory mounts in the bumper and radiator area. The design provides:

• a shape matched to the geometry of the front bodywork of the Range Rover L405 and Sport L494,
• integrated mounting points allowing for installation in original locations,
• a profile ensuring the correct cross-section of the air duct.

Such a solution allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle’s front and facilitates servicing – the panel can be removed and reinstalled without interfering with other sub-assemblies.

Performance characteristics and installation

The offered item is an original Land Rover component in used condition, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points. In a typical service scenario, the panel is used during:

• post-collision repairs in the front part of the vehicle,
• cooling system renovation,
• restoring original airflow after previous non-factory modifications.

Due to the OEM design, installation is generally straightforward for a workshop familiar with the L405/L494 platform – the panel works with factory covers, grilles, and adjacent strips.

Benefits of using an original panel in a Range Rover

Using this air duct allows for maintaining the manufacturer-designed aerodynamics of airflow in the radiator zone. Key advantages include:

• factory fitment – no modifications required, compatibility with the original front vehicle structure,
• consistency with other body elements – the panel harmonizes visually and structurally with other covers and strips,
• maintaining proper cooling – correct airflow management reduces the risk of overheating in demanding operating conditions.

For users who value maintaining the original Land Rover specification, this is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of installation.

Part selection and additional information

The element has a dedicated OEM number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification via service documentation or the VIN. In case of doubt during selection, it is worth comparing the shape and mounting points with the currently installed element in the vehicle.

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

If you are considering whether original, replacement, or used parts are a better choice in your case, an article comparing costs, quality, and fitment may be helpful – you can find it here: Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.