Audi A4 B8 Front Seat Belt Buckle is an original part from the Seat Belts and Parts category, designed for front installation. It ensures proper belt fastening, stable mounting, and compliance with Audi's factory safety system design.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 8K0857755D
- Mark: Audi
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 8K0857755D
- Substitutable numbers: 8K0857755D, 8K0 857 755 D, 8K0857755F
- Location on the vehicle: Front
- Part type: Buckle Tongue
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Seat Belt Buckle Purpose and Function
The presented front seat belt buckle for Audi A4 B8 is responsible for securely locking the belt buckle and cooperating with the vehicle's factory safety system. Its front placement guarantees proper interaction with the driver's or passenger's seat and maintains the belt routing geometry designed by the manufacturer.
This component is crucial for:
- maintaining a stable belt fastening during driving and braking,
- proper operation of the safety system in emergency situations,
- maintaining compatibility with factory mounting points in Audi vehicles.
Construction, Fit, and Installation in Audi
The buckle is designed as a dedicated part for a specific model generation, ensuring a precise fit to the center console and front seats. The OEM construction allows for installation in place of the original part without the need for wiring modifications or interference with the interior structure.
Key installation advantages include:
- compatibility with factory mountings in the front cabin area,
- maintaining the original working position of the buckle relative to the seat and belt,
- consistency with the Audi safety system, without the need for adapting non-standard solutions.
Performance Characteristics and Safety
The seat belt buckle works in direct connection with the belt and other safety system components. It is responsible for a clear, mechanical locking of the buckle and easy release using the button. This provides the driver and passenger with predictable mechanism operation in daily use.
A properly selected buckle:
- minimizes the risk of accidental belt release while driving,
- ensures repeatable operation of the locking mechanism with every fastening,
- supports maintaining the correct body position during sudden braking.
Condition, Origin, and Service Application
The offered Audi front seat belt buckle comes from the brand's original production line, which helps maintain consistency with other interior and safety system components. As a used part, it represents a cost-effective service solution for replacing a damaged or worn component, allowing for the maintenance of factory equipment standards without the need for universal aftermarket parts.
This is a practical choice in situations such as:
- repair after a collision that damaged the buckle,
- rectifying faults in the locking mechanism or release button,
- restoring full interior functionality during comprehensive vehicle servicing.
Compatibility within the Audi Seat Belt Category
This component belongs to the Seat Belts and Parts category, which facilitates the selection of other safety system components to the same manufacturer standard. For extensive repairs, it is advisable to simultaneously verify the condition of other system components to maintain operational consistency and safety parameters as intended by Audi.
If you are looking for other components from the Seat Belts and Parts category dedicated to this brand, check out the Audi seat belts and parts available in our store to select a complete service solution for your car.
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