VW Volkswagen Golf V Front Seat Air Module Side Right O/S 1K4880242B

Description

VW Volkswagen Golf V Front Seat Air Module Side Right O/S is an original safety system component designed for installation in the factory front seat. Thanks to its precise fit to the seat structure and electrical installation, it ensures proper cooperation with the airbag system and the vehicle’s electronics. This solution allows for professional seat repair after airbag deployment or damage to the side module.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K4880242B
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K4880242B
• Substitutable numbers: 1K4880242B, 1K4 880 242 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function in the safety system

The described side airbag module is a component mounted in the front seat on the right side, in the side zone of the backrest. Its task is to work with collision sensors and the SRS system controller to ensure protection of the passenger’s torso from the door side in the event of a collision. Using an original component dedicated to the Volkswagen Golf V allows for maintaining the factory characteristics of the safety system operation and the correct airbag deployment parameters.

Fitment for Volkswagen seat and installation

The module has been designed specifically for the front passenger seat in the Volkswagen Golf V, which translates into proper positioning within the seat and backrest structure. Appropriate shapes, mounting points, and electrical connectors allow for installation in place of the factory component without the need for upholstery or wiring harness modifications. As a result, consistency with other components from the Seats and benches group in this model is maintained.

Using a used part for professional repair

The element comes from dismantling, which in practice means the possibility of an economical repair of the safety system while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications. In many cases, replacing the side seat airbag module itself is sufficient to restore full functionality of the SRS system after previous deployment or damage. Choosing an original used component allows for cost reduction while maintaining compliance with the vehicle’s factory parameters.

Benefits of using an original seat module

Using a dedicated side seat airbag module in the Golf V brings a number of practical advantages:

• maintenance of factory integration with the vehicle’s electronics and SRS controller,
• proper fit to the front seat structure on the right side,
• no need for mechanical or electrical adaptation during installation,
• possibility of restoring full functionality of the safety system after seat repair.

For workshops specializing in post-accident repairs and for conscious users, this means predictable installation and compliance with the vehicle manufacturer’s assumptions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as frames, seat cushions, or backrests, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Seats and benches category.

Comfort and car value vs. seat replacement

Replacing or repairing seats, including elements responsible for safety, has a direct impact on the perception of the interior and the perceived value of the car. When planning seat modernization in a Golf V, it is worth considering both safety aspects and travel comfort. You can find more practical tips on choosing branded seats from dismantling, the impact of their condition on comfort on the road, and the potential increase in vehicle value in the article Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.