the invention concerns an access plate for use in a vehicle to cover an aperture in an engine ring , where the engine ring and an engine cover seal against each other . the access plate may include a main body portion , made of a first material having a first durometer , extending across the aperture , and defining a first portion of an outer surface that sealingly engages with the second component ; and a seal , made of a second lower durometer material , wherein the seal portion is integral with the main body portion , and the seal portion includes an underside surface in opposed relation to the outer surface that sealingly engages with first component . the access plate may include snap clips , to secure the plate to the engine ring , locating pins to locate the access plate on the ring , and tapered end features to assure a good seal against the engine cover .