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Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter folding-seat seat belt buckle / belt latch, part number 7E0857877D QVZ.
This is the seat-mounted buckle/receiver used with selected folding rear/passenger seat configurations.
Part Number: 7E0857877D
Full Reference: 7E0857877D QVZ
OE Number: 7E0 857 877 D
Part Type: Seat Belt Buckle / Belt Latch / Catch / Receiver
Application: Folding Seat
Position: Seat-Mounted – exact seating position should be matched to the original part
Manufacturer: Genuine Volkswagen / VAG
Condition: Used
Compatibility
Suitable for selected Volkswagen Transporter-family vehicles equipped with the corresponding folding-seat arrangement.
Potential applications include:
Volkswagen Transporter T5 / T5.1
* 2003–2015
* Transporter Kombi
* Transporter Shuttle
* Passenger / crew configurations
* Selected folding rear-seat installations
Volkswagen Caravelle T5 / T5.1
* 2003–2015
* Selected folding passenger-seat configurations
Volkswagen Multivan T5 / T5.1
* Selected seat configurations using the matching buckle
Volkswagen Transporter T6
* 2015 onwards
* Selected early T6 seat installations where the same 7E0857877D buckle is fitted
Compatibility is determined by the seat configuration and original buckle number, not by engine size.
Technical Information
The seat belt buckle is the receiving side of the three-point restraint system.
The seat belt tongue inserts into the buckle and locks mechanically, allowing the occupant restraint system to function correctly.
The 7E0857877D version is associated with a folding-seat application, so it is important to match the buckle to the original seat installation.
The QVZ suffix relates to the component’s equipment/trim specification and should be considered when comparing against the original part.
Seat Configuration
VW Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan vehicles were available with many different seating arrangements, including:
* Single seats
* Double passenger seats
* Double rear seats
* Triple rear benches
* Folding seats
* Removable passenger seats
* Kombi seating
* Shuttle seating
* Caravelle / Multivan passenger seating
Because of these variations, visually similar seat belt buckles can have different:
* Mounting brackets
* Stalk lengths
* Angles
* Belt tongue compatibility
* Seat mounting arrangements
Common Reasons for Replacement
Replacement may be required if the original buckle has:
* Failed to latch
* Become difficult to release
* Broken release button
* Damaged buckle housing
* Bent mounting bracket
* Internal locking mechanism failure
* Excessive wear
* Accident damage
* Missing buckle following a seat conversion
* MOT-related seat belt fault
Safety / Inspection
Seat belts and their buckles are safety-critical components.
Before installation, check the buckle carefully for:
* Cracks
* Deformation
* Damaged mounting points
* Smooth locking operation
* Correct release operation
* Correct engagement with the seat belt tongue
A seat belt buckle from a vehicle involved in a significant accident should not be reused unless its suitability has been professionally established.
Installation
The buckle mounts directly to the appropriate folding-seat structure using the original mounting arrangement.
Installation should be carried out using the correct:
* Mounting point
* Original bolt/fastener specification
* Orientation
* Tightening torque
Ensure that the buckle moves correctly with the folding seat and is not trapped, twisted or incorrectly routed.
Professional installation is recommended because this is part of the vehicle’s occupant-restraint system.
Programming / Coding
For a conventional mechanical rear/folding-seat buckle, programming or coding is normally not required.
Any electrical connector present on your original buckle should be compared carefully before replacement.
Important Compatibility Note
Please match OE number 7E0857877D / 7E0 857 877 D and suffix QVZ with your original buckle before purchasing.
Volkswagen Transporter-family vehicles use numerous different seat belt buckles depending on the exact seating arrangement.
Please compare:
* OE part number
* QVZ suffix
* Folding-seat application
* Buckle shape
* Stalk length
* Mounting bracket
* Mounting angle
* Seat belt tongue fitting
* Any electrical connector
* Photographs of the original part
Do not purchase solely by vehicle model or year because different seating layouts can use different buckle assemblies.
Condition
Genuine used Volkswagen part.
The item may show normal age-related marks and signs of previous installation.
Please inspect all supplied photographs carefully for the exact condition, mounting bracket, buckle housing, release button and any included fittings.
Ideal genuine replacement for a matching Volkswagen Transporter / Caravelle folding-seat belt buckle or latch.
Brand: Seat
Items Included: Buckle
Colour: Red
Placement on Vehicle: Left