Genuine VW Transporter T5 T6 SIDE TIE DOWN D BRACKET LASHING EYE 7H0801983

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Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter T5 / T5.1 / T6 side load-area tie-down D bracket / lashing eye, part number 7H0801983.

This heavy-duty factory cargo restraint point is fitted within the Transporter’s load area and provides a secure attachment point for suitable cargo straps and load-restraint equipment.

Part Number: 7H0801983

VW OE Number: 7H0 801 983

Part Type: Lashing Eye / D-Ring / Tie-Down Hook / Cargo Anchor

Application: Load Area / Cargo Compartment

Position: Side Load-Area Mounting Point

Manufacturer: Volkswagen / VAG

Material: Heavy-Duty Metal Construction

Condition: Genuine used OEM part

Compatibility

Suitable for selected:

* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – 2003–2009

* Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 / T5 GP – 2010–2015

* Volkswagen Transporter T6 – selected applications

* Volkswagen Caravelle

* Volkswagen Multivan

* Volkswagen Shuttle

* Volkswagen Kombi

* Transporter Panel Van

* Minibus / passenger variants

* Selected camper conversions retaining the corresponding factory mounting points

The 7H0801983 lashing eye is documented on genuine T5/T5.1 vehicles and is also commonly used on compatible T6 load-area installations.

Compatibility depends on the body and load-area mounting configuration, rather than engine size.

Important – Side Lashing Eye

This component is commonly described as a:

* Side Tie-Down Bracket

* Side Lashing Eye

* D-Ring

* Cargo Anchor

* Load Restraint Eye

* Tie-Down Hook

* Load Securing Eyelet

It should not automatically be confused with other Transporter lashing-eye designs used in different floor or body positions.

7H0801983 vs 7E0801899

Volkswagen Transporters can use more than one type of cargo restraint point.

7H0801983

→ Side/load-area D-ring style lashing eye

7E0801899

→ Different floor/load-area lashing eye design

Both numbers are found in Transporter cargo restraint applications, but their design and mounting arrangement differ.

Do not assume they are directly interchangeable.

Technical Information

The lashing eye forms part of the vehicle’s cargo/load restraint system.

It provides a strong mechanical attachment point for suitable:

* Ratchet straps

* Cargo straps

* Tie-down straps

* Load restraints

* Cargo nets where appropriate

* Other correctly rated securing equipment

The D-shaped metal loop provides an accessible point through which a suitable restraint can be attached.

Cargo Restraint System Information

Transporter vans can be equipped with several factory load-securing points around the cargo compartment.

These are intended to help restrain loads against movement caused by:

* Acceleration

* Braking

* Cornering

* Uneven road surfaces

* Emergency manoeuvres

Correct load restraint is particularly important in vans because an unsecured object can move with considerable force during sudden braking or a collision.

Common Reasons for Replacement

Typical reasons for replacing 7H0801983 include:

* Original lashing eye missing

* D-ring bent

* Bracket distorted

* Mounting damaged

* Excessive corrosion

* Eye seized

* Previous cargo/load damage

* Vehicle being converted back to commercial use

* Missing anchors after interior conversion

* Camper conversion changes

* Restoration of original load-area equipment

* Replacement following floor or interior refurbishment

Important Safety Information

As this component can be used as part of the vehicle’s load-restraint system, its condition is important.

Before use, inspect for:

* Bent D-ring

* Cracks

* Distortion

* Severe corrosion

* Damaged mounting hole

* Excessive wear

* Damaged pivot area

* Previous welding

* Previous repairs

* Damaged mounting hardware

A visibly bent, cracked or heavily corroded lashing eye should not be relied upon for securing a substantial load.

Mounting Point Inspection

The condition of the vehicle-side mounting point is equally important.

Before installation, inspect:

* Factory mounting point

* Threaded fixing

* Surrounding bodywork

* Reinforcement area

* Mounting bolt

* Threads

* Washer/spacer where applicable

* Signs of corrosion or distortion

A replacement lashing eye cannot provide a secure anchor if the body-side mounting point itself is damaged.

Installation

Before fitting:

* Compare 7H0801983 with the original

* Compare bracket shape

* Compare D-ring dimensions

* Check mounting-hole arrangement

* Inspect the pivot

* Inspect mounting hardware

* Check the vehicle-side mounting point

Install the bracket into the correct factory mounting position using the appropriate specification of mounting hardware.

After installation, check that:

* Bracket is securely mounted

* D-ring moves correctly where designed to pivot

* There is no excessive play

* Mounting hardware is secure

* Surrounding bodywork is undamaged

Load Securing Information

The safe load that can be restrained depends on the complete securing system, not simply the metal D-ring.

Factors include:

* Lashing eye condition

* Vehicle mounting structure

* Mounting bolt/hardware

* Tie-down strap rating

* Number of securing points

* Strap angle

* Cargo weight

* Cargo position

* Load distribution

Do not assign a specific safe working load to a used lashing eye unless that rating has been confirmed from the appropriate vehicle/manufacturer specification.

T5 / T5.1 / T6 Information

The 7H0801983 reference is well established on T5/T5.1 load-area applications, and used genuine examples are also sold from T6 vehicles.

However, Transporters were produced with many different interior configurations, including:

* Panel Van

* Kombi

* Shuttle

* Caravelle

* Multivan

* Camper

* Commercial conversions

The number and location of lashing points can therefore vary between vehicles.

Always check the actual mounting position before ordering.

Programming / Coding

No programming or coding is required.

This is a purely mechanical cargo-restraint component.

Important Compatibility Note

Please compare before ordering:

* OE number – 7H0801983

* Original lashing eye

* D-ring design

* Bracket shape

* Mounting-hole arrangement

* Mounting bolt/fixing

* Factory mounting position

* Vehicle load-area configuration

* Surrounding trim/floor arrangement

Do not confuse 7H0801983 with 7E0801899 or other Transporter cargo lashing points.

Compatibility is determined by the body/load-area mounting arrangement, not by engine size.

Matching 7H0801983 directly with the original component and factory mounting position is strongly recommended.

Condition

Genuine Volkswagen used load-area lashing eye / tie-down D bracket.

As a used commercial-vehicle cargo component, normal signs of previous use may include:

* Surface marks

* Scratches

* Paint wear

* Dirt

* Light surface corrosion

* General cosmetic wear

* Installation/removal marks

Please inspect all listing photographs carefully, particularly the:

* D-ring

* Pivot area

* Metal bracket

* Mounting hole

* Mounting surface

* Overall shape

* OE markings

Mounting bolts, washers, trim surrounds or additional fixings are included only where clearly shown in the listing photographs.

Only the components shown in the photographs are included.

Any identifying colour/security markings applied to the part must remain intact in the event of a return.

Ideal genuine replacement for a missing, bent, damaged or corroded Volkswagen Transporter T5 / T5.1 / T6 side load-area D-ring lashing eye / cargo tie-down bracket, provided 7H0801983 / 7H0 801 983 matches the original mounting arrangement.