Audi A3 8P Seat Headrest Front Left N/S Vienna Leather Soul Black 8P0881901K

Audi A3 8P Seat Headrest Front Left N/S Vienna Leather Soul Black is an original interior component designed for installation on the front left seat. The Vienna leather finish in Soul Black ensures stylistic consistency with the factory interior and helps maintain the characteristic, understated look of the Audi cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P0881901K
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P0881901K
• Substitutable numbers: 8P0881901K, 8P0 881 901 K, 8P0881901K1BF, 8P0 881 901 K 1BF
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Headrest Lock
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and fitment

The presented headrest is designed as part of the Audi A3 8P generation seating system, intended for installation in the front left seat area. The construction is based on factory guides and mounting spacing, which allows for proper seating in the backrest without the need for modifications. This ensures compatibility with the standard seat geometry and factory height settings.

Materials and finish

The headrest is finished with Vienna leather upholstery in the Soul Black shade, characteristic of Audi interiors. This type of leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch surface, good resistance to daily use, and ease of cleaning. The uniform color allows for an aesthetic match with the standard seats, without the visual effect of an "aftermarket addition."

Comfort and protective function

The properly contoured headrest cushion supports the cervical spine, improving ergonomics behind the wheel and comfort during longer journeys. The headrest construction works in tandem with the seat backrest to create a cohesive head and neck support system. A correctly adjusted headrest limits uncontrolled head movement during sudden braking or a collision, which is a crucial element of passenger passive safety.

Characteristics of the used part

As a secondary market item, the headrest comes from dismantling and is intended for further use in another Audi A3 8P vehicle. This type of component allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn headrest while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means maintaining visual consistency of the interior and proper fitment to the seat structure.

Integration with the Audi interior

The Vienna leather finish in Soul Black fits into the typical Audi cabin configuration, ensuring the headrest does not disrupt the design of the dashboard, door panels, or other upholstery elements. This solution is particularly beneficial for partial seat component replacement when maintaining a uniform interior look and vehicle value is a priority.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as headrests, side supports, or additional backrest modules, check out the available parts in the Other Audi seat parts category.

If you are considering a wider use of secondary market components in your Audi – from interior elements to mechanical parts – it is worth reading the guide Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality, which shows how to consciously select used parts to combine savings with maintaining proper performance parameters.

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