Audi S3 8Y Sport Seat Backrest Front Right O/S Heated Leather Soul Black Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi S3 8Y Sport Seat Backrest Front Right O/S Heated Leather Soul Black Grey is a factory interior component from the Seats and benches segment, designed for installation on the front right side. The leather finish in Soul Black and the integrated backrest heating allow you to maintain the consistent, sporty character of the Audi S3 8Y cabin while increasing driving comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8Y0881802K
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8Y0881802K
• Substitutable numbers: 8Y0881802K, 8Y0 881 802 K
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for Audi S3 8Y

The backrest has been designed as a component of the sports seat mounted on the front right passenger side in the Audi S3 8Y generation. The construction is compatible with factory mounting points and seat geometry, which facilitates the transfer of components from the old backrest and maintains the full functionality of the seat.

The element is dedicated for use in Audi vehicles, ensuring it maintains the correct proportions, side lines, and the characteristic back and shoulder support profile typical for sports versions.

Construction, material, and color scheme

The backrest is made of leather upholstery in Soul Black, which allows for an aesthetic match to the stock Audi S3 8Y interior. The leather provides a pleasant-to-touch, easy-to-maintain material that works well with both daily use and more dynamic driving.

The backrest profile has been developed with the sports seat in mind – more pronounced side bolsters help stabilize the passenger's silhouette in corners while maintaining a comfortable position during longer trips. As a result, replacing a damaged element with this backrest allows you to preserve the original ergonomics of the seat.

Functionality: heating and user comfort

A heating function is integrated into the backrest, which significantly improves comfort during colder months. Once connected to the vehicle's electrical system and integrated with the factory controls, the heating allows the seat surface to reach a pleasant temperature faster, reducing the load on the air conditioning system and improving perceived thermal comfort.

The backrest is intended for installation in the existing sports seat frame, using factory rails, mounts, and adjustment elements. This makes it possible to maintain the original range of adjustment and integration with other interior systems.

Characteristics of the used product

The item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical repair or restoration of the interior without the need to purchase a new seat. A used Audi sports backrest is a particularly beneficial solution for local upholstery damage, foam deformation, or heating failure in the existing element.

Choosing an original backrest from dismantling facilitates maintaining a consistent cabin style while reducing costs associated with a full seat replacement or comprehensive upholstery work.

Integration with other Audi interior elements

The backrest has been designed to work with stock Audi S3 8Y sports seats, maintaining proper fitment with the seat base, headrest, and door panels. The Soul Black leather upholstery blends well with other interior elements, such as the steering wheel, gear shifter boot, or armrest, allowing you to maintain a uniform, sporty cabin character.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or complete seats, check the available parts in the Audi seats and benches category.

More about premium interior construction using used parts

When replacing a sports seat backrest, it is worth planning potential modifications to other cabin components – the steering wheel, other seats, or the multimedia system – to achieve a consistent visual and functional effect. Practical tips on selecting used interior elements, their compatibility, and installation can be found in the guide Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses step-by-step how to effectively refresh a car cabin using parts from the secondary market.