VW Touran 1T Seat Belt Buckle Front Left is an item from the Seat Belts and Parts category, designed for installation on the front left seat. It's a practical service solution for users who need a functional seat belt buckle that matches the factory mounting system in a Volkswagen Touran.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 1T1857755E
- Mark: Volkswagen
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 1T1857755E
- Substitutable numbers: 1T1857755E, 1T1 857 755 E
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Intended Use and Fit for VW Touran 1T
The presented front left seat belt buckle has been designed for use in the driver's seat of the first-generation VW Touran (1T) model. The placement specified as front – left side means the component works with the factory seat belt on the driver's side, ensuring proper belt fastening and release.
Thanks to a design consistent with solutions used by Volkswagen, the buckle maintains the correct geometry relative to the seat and the center console, which translates to comfortable use and stable belt webbing guidance while driving.
Function in the Seat Belt System
The buckle is a key element of the safety system, responsible for:
- mechanically locking the seat belt after it's inserted, which helps keep the driver in the seat during sudden braking,
- controlled buckle release upon pressing the button, ensuring comfortable exit from the vehicle,
- working with the factory seat belt on the front left seat, without interfering with the seat's structure.
A properly selected buckle minimizes the risk of looseness, accidental unbuckling, and incorrect belt routing, which is important for both user comfort and safety.
Characteristics of the Used Part
The offered VW Touran 1T seat belt buckle comes from the secondary market. A used component is a sensible service choice, allowing for the maintenance of the original safety system design while maintaining an attractive cost level. In practice, this means:
- maintaining the factory mounting standard within the seat and center console,
- compatibility with the original driver's side seat belt,
- the possibility of directly replacing a damaged buckle without the need for installation modifications.
Before installation, standard verification of the belt fastening and release mechanism is recommended to confirm proper operation in the specific vehicle instance.
Benefits of Using an Original VW Buckle
Choosing a component from the Volkswagen group allows for maintaining the structural consistency of the safety system. The main advantages of such a solution include:
- factory fit to the seat and belt – no issues with mounting geometry or buckle position relative to the user,
- maintaining the functionality intended by the manufacturer of the seat belt system on the front left seat,
- consistency with other interior elements in terms of construction and operation.
This approach is particularly important for safety-related components, where operational repeatability and compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications are crucial.
Other Seat Belts and Parts for Volkswagen
If you are also looking for other Volkswagen seat belts and parts for your car, check out the dedicated category: Volkswagen Seat Belts and Parts. This will allow you to easily compare available solutions within a single system and select components compatible with the design of your specific model.
More About Used Parts in Practice
If you are interested in a broader context of using components from the secondary market, including selection and operation in city and compact segment cars, it's worth checking out the guide: Used Car Parts for Mini Cooper – A Way to Style and Savings. The article discusses a practical approach to choosing used parts that can also be applied to the operation of other brands, including Volkswagen.
