Ford Fiesta Mk7 3 Door Seat Belt Front Left N/S Side 8V51-B61295-CL

Ford Fiesta Mk7 3 Door Seat Belt Front Left N/S Side is an original part from the Seat belts and parts category, designed for installation on the driver's side in a three-door body style. It is a factory-made Ford component, engineered to maintain the proper driver protection parameters while fitting the interior design of the Fiesta Mk7 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V51-B61295-CL
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V51-B61295-CL
• Substitutable numbers: 8V51-B61295-CL, 8V51B61295CL
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented seat belt is designed for use in the front part of the cabin, on the left side, i.e., the driver's zone. The vehicle placement specified as front – left side ensures proper belt guidance relative to the seat, pillar, and mounting points, which is crucial for the correct operation of the safety system while driving. The component is dedicated to the three-door body style, ensuring that the retractor geometry, belt length, and guidance angle are adapted to the specific construction of the door and pillar in this body version. Using the correct belt in this location allows for maintaining factory safety parameters and ergonomics of use.

Technical and functional characteristics

The seat belt belongs to the group of components responsible for active driver protection. The design includes a retractor mechanism, a belt with appropriately selected strength, and mounting points provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Thanks to this, the component works in conjunction with other vehicle safety systems, such as tensioners or airbags (if present in the car's configuration). The original origin from the Ford brand means maintaining proper assembly tolerances, which translates into:

• correct fitment with factory mounting points,
• proper belt guidance geometry relative to the seat and pillar,
• stable operation of the retractor mechanism under typical operating conditions. As a result, the belt can be used as a replacement for a damaged part without the need for interfering with the body structure or modifying the mounts.

Component condition and service application

The product is in the category of used components, which allows for an economical repair of the safety system while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs when it is necessary to replace several elements simultaneously, and the priority remains to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory design. The seat belt can be used both in professional body and mechanical repair shops, as well as by experienced users servicing their own cars, provided that the assembly procedures intended for passive safety systems are followed.

Benefits of using an original seat belt

Using an original seat belt in a Ford Fiesta Mk7 brings a number of practical benefits:

• Maintaining the factory safety level – the component was designed specifically for this model and a specific mounting location.
• Proper interior fitment – the belt length, guidance angle, and position of mounting points are consistent with the three-door body construction.
• Consistency with other system components – the belt works with factory mounts and other safety system sub-assemblies. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to restore the full functionality of the driver's zone after repairs, without compromises in terms of fitment or ergonomics. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the safety zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as rear belts, tensioners, or mounts, check the available parts in the Ford seat belts and parts category.

Expert support and selection of used parts

When selecting used safety system components, it is worth being guided not only by price but primarily by compatibility with the specific model and body version. Original parts from dismantling often represent a reasonable compromise between costs and maintaining factory protection parameters. If you are interested in a broader context of using original used parts in premium segment cars and want to better understand how they affect safety and service costs, read the article: Servicing Porsche cars: how to reduce repair costs by choosing only original used parts?.