VW Transporter T5 Front Seat Headrest Cloth Grey Front Left N/O/S 7E5881901K

VW Transporter T5 Front Seat Headrest Cloth Grey Front Left is an original interior component designed for installation on the front left seat. This used headrest from the Volkswagen factory line ensures a consistent cabin look while maintaining proper ergonomics and head support comfort. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged part or restoring the interior completeness of a Transporter T5.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7E5881901K
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7E5881901K
• Substitutable numbers: 7E5881901K, 7E5 881 901 K
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Transporter T5

The presented headrest is designed specifically for the front left seat in the Volkswagen Transporter T5 model. Thanks to its factory origin, it maintains the correct proportions, shape, and mounting method, which facilitates installation in the existing seat guides and allows for trouble-free height adjustment.

This component is particularly useful when the existing headrest has suffered mechanical damage, material wear, or has been lost. Using an original component helps maintain the visual consistency of the cabin and the proper operation of the headrest adjustment system.

Construction and fabric material

The headrest is made of grey fabric, matched to the typical upholstery used in the Transporter T5. The neutral color blends well with most interior variants, allowing for aesthetic integration with other seat elements and door panels.

The structural core of the headrest provides stable support, and the soft padding reduces pressure points on the neck and back of the head. The fabric finish promotes comfort during daily use, especially on longer trips, where proper head support helps reduce driver and passenger fatigue.

Safety and comfort function

A properly selected headrest in a commercial vehicle like the Transporter T5 is important not only for aesthetics but also for functionality. A correctly positioned element:

• stabilizes the head while driving,
• limits excessive neck deflection during sudden braking,
• increases the overall comfort of sitting in the front seat.

By maintaining the factory shape and dimensions, the grey fabric front left headrest allows for maintaining the head position relative to the backrest as intended by the manufacturer, which is important from the point of view of ergonomics and passive safety.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The offered element comes from the Volkswagen line and is a product from the Headrests category. As a used part, it is a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, interior renovation of a fleet vehicle, or preparing a car for further use without incurring the costs of purchasing new equipment.

It will work well both in workshops specializing in servicing Volkswagen commercial models and for private users who are independently replacing a missing or worn headrest with an original component of the appropriate shape and color.

Expanding interior equipment – Volkswagen Headrests

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seating area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional passenger headrests, rear bench headrests, or replacement headrests in other upholstery variants, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Headrests category.

For users interested in a broader context of using dismantled parts in modern cars, including the area of electronics and multimedia systems, an article describing a practical approach to repairing modules and onboard systems of BMW may be helpful – you can find it here: Joy of driving for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models.