Audi S5 8T Front Windscreen Wiper Arm Right O/S 8T2955408

The Audi S5 8T front right windshield wiper arm is an original part from the Wiper Arms group, designed for installation on the driver's or passenger's side depending on the steering wheel version. Designed by the vehicle manufacturer, it ensures proper wiper blade geometry, stable pressure against the windshield, and predictable performance during intensive use. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore proper wiper operation while maintaining factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8T2955408
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T2955408
• Substitutable numbers: 8T2955408, 8T2 955 408
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Wiper Arms

Intended Use and Vehicle Placement

The arm is dedicated for installation on the front windshield on the right side, which guarantees compatibility with the factory wiper system in the Audi S5 8T generation. The appropriate profiling and length of the arm allow for correct wiper blade guidance across the windshield, without collision with the other arm and without blind spots in the driver's field of vision.

Precise fitting to the specific body model reduces the risk of vibrations, noise, and uneven pressure, which often occur when using random aftermarket parts. This ensures proper visibility in rain, contributing to driving safety.

Technical and Construction Characteristics

As an original Audi component, the wiper arm has been designed for appropriate rigidity, resistance to deformation, and stable operation throughout its full range of motion. The construction includes:

• factory mounting points for the wiper mechanism,
• optimized arm geometry relative to the windshield curvature,
• adaptation for the specific type of wiper blade used in the Audi S5 8T.

This precise fit reduces wiper blade wear, minimizes the risk of skipping on the windshield, and helps maintain even water removal across the entire operating range.

Condition of the Part and Benefits of Choosing Used OEM Parts

The offered wiper arm is a used part, meaning it comes from a vehicle disassembly and retains the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, the user receives a component with factory geometry and build quality, at a more favorable cost compared to a new part from an authorized dealer.

Choosing a used OEM arm is particularly beneficial when aiming to maintain consistency with other components of the wiper system, without the risk of poor fit that can occur with cheaper aftermarket alternatives featuring simplified designs.

Why Use an Original Wiper Arm in the Audi S5 8T

Using an original wiper arm in the Audi S5 8T allows for maintaining the factory operating parameters of the windshield cleaning system. Key benefits include:

• secure fit to the wiper mount and mechanism,
• stable wiper blade pressure against the windshield throughout the full range of motion,
• reduction of noise and vibrations during operation,
• maintenance of the windshield cleaning area as intended by the manufacturer.

This provides the driver with predictable wiper performance in challenging weather conditions, without the need to experiment with various aftermarket options.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front windshield visibility area in your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as additional arms, mounts, or compatible wiper blade holders, check the available parts in the Audi Wiper Arms category.

For users considering the choice of used original parts in other vehicle systems, an article describing the advantages of factory disassembled components may be helpful – find more information in the material about the advantages of used OEM components over unreliable aftermarket parts.