Is a fault here a safety issue?

Not directly for how the air-con works, but it can let moisture into the cabin or let refrigerant escape through a poor seal.

Rubber or a durable sealing polymer.

Is this plate replaced separately from the evaporator?

It’s usually replaced as part of an air-con repair that needs access to this area.

Our catalog has a wide range of this part type for all popular brands and models, including VAG (VW, Audi, Škoda), Opel, Toyota, and more.

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This sealing plate seals the point where the air-con lines pass through the bulkhead into the cabin.

Our catalog has a wide range of this part type for all popular brands and models, including VAG (VW, Audi, Škoda), Opel, Toyota, and more.

Fits between the air-con lines and the bulkhead when installing the evaporator.

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It seals the opening where the air-con lines pass from the engine bay into the cabin, keeping out water, dust and noise.