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Cheap Peugeot 406 Rear Cross Member

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Buying a used Peugeot 406 rear cross member: what matters

Fitment on a used rear cross member varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:

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Fitment questions

What years does the Peugeot 406 cover and are there different generations I need to worry about?

The Peugeot 406 ran as a single generation from 1995 to 2004, with a facelift introduced in 1999 that updated the front end and interior. For a structural rear component like the cross member, the key question is body style — saloon, estate, or coupé — rather than whether your car is pre- or post-facelift. Confirm with your breaker whether the pressing changed at the 1999 facelift, as that boundary is worth checking before buying.

Will a rear cross member from a 1997 406 fit my 2001 facelift model?

Both cars sit on the same 406 platform, so in principle the structure is closely related, but 1997 is pre-facelift and 2001 is post-facelift (the refresh arrived in 1999), and mid-generation pressing changes are possible on a component like this. Body style must also match — a saloon cross member is not the same as an estate unit. Confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before agreeing the sale.

Does body style matter for a 406 rear cross member — will an estate part fit my saloon?

Yes, body style is the first and most important question here: the saloon, estate, and coupé each have a distinct rear structure, so their cross members are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker exactly which body style you have before they pull the part.

Does the trim level affect which rear cross member I need — does it matter if my 406 is an LX, GLX, or SRi?

No — trim level makes no difference to the rear cross member; LX, GLX, SRi, and other 406 trim grades all share the same bodyshell for a given body style. The only fitment-relevant factors are body style and the potential for any mid-generation pressing changes, so don't turn down a good-condition part purely on the basis of trim. Just be aware that surface finish or any attached brackets may look slightly different between donor cars.

I have a 406 coupé — can I use a cross member from a saloon or estate?

No: the 406 Coupé has a distinct body structure compared with the saloon and estate, so its rear cross member is specific to the coupé body. Always source the part from another 406 Coupé and confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration.

Does the engine or gearbox in my 406 affect which rear cross member I need?

No — whether your 406 runs a petrol or diesel engine, or a manual or automatic gearbox, makes no difference to rear cross member fitment. Focus on matching body style and confirming any potential pressing changes around the 1999 facelift with the breaker.