Lexus IS Steering Wheel Air Module Driver's Side Black 45130-53080-C0

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Lexus IS Steering Wheel Air Module Driver's Side Black is an original safety component designed for installation in the steering wheels of Lexus IS models. The black driver's side airbag ensures a consistent look with the factory interior finish and maintains a design compliant with the manufacturer's requirements. This is a solution for users who want to restore the full functionality of the safety system while maintaining factory specifications and aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 45130-53080-C0
• Mark: Lexus
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 45130-53080-C0
• Substitutable numbers: 45130-53080-C0, 4513053080C0
• Color: Black
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the Lexus IS Steering Wheel Air Module Driver's Side

The driver's airbag in the Lexus IS is a key element of the passive safety system, responsible for protecting the driver in the event of a frontal or oblique collision. This component works with the SRS control module, collision sensors, and seatbelt tensioners, creating a cohesive system that limits the forces acting on the driver.

The offered airbag has been designed specifically for installation in the factory Lexus steering wheel, which allows for maintaining the correct position relative to the driver's chest and the proper deployment geometry at the moment of activation. This makes it possible to maintain the protective parameters intended by the manufacturer.

Construction, color, and interior fit

The model described as Lexus IS Steering Wheel Air Module Driver's Side Black features a black exterior finish that harmoniously blends with typical interior configurations in the Lexus IS. The dark color scheme facilitates integration with the dashboard, steering column, and other cockpit elements, ensuring a consistent, understated look.

The airbag's construction is prepared for installation in the central part of the steering wheel, maintaining the manufacturer's intended mounting points and space for control elements, if present in the specific equipment version. As a result, the installation can be carried out in an orderly manner, without the need to interfere with the steering wheel structure.

Benefits of using an original airbag

Using an original driver's airbag in the Lexus IS allows for compliance with factory safety parameters. The component has been designed to work with a specific type of steering wheel, SRS module, and sensors, which minimizes the risk of system malfunction in an emergency situation.

The main advantages of this solution include:

• maintaining the manufacturer's intended airbag inflation characteristics,
• proper fit to the steering wheel and column structure,
• consistent interior aesthetics thanks to the black color scheme,
• the ability to restore full functionality of the SRS system after post-accident repairs.

For users who care about keeping the vehicle in a configuration close to the factory state, choosing this component is a technically sound solution that allows for maintaining original safety standards.

Condition, verification, and installation recommendations

The airbag is offered as a used component, which in practice means that before installation, it should be verified by a qualified service center for compatibility with the vehicle and correct installation in the SRS system. When working on airbag systems, it is recommended to follow the manufacturer's service procedures, including disconnecting the power supply, checking wiring harnesses, and performing computer diagnostics after installation.

Professional installation minimizes the risk of installation errors, thereby ensuring that the safety system in the Lexus IS will function according to design assumptions. Proper seating of the airbag in the steering wheel has a direct impact on the direction and manner of the airbag's deployment at the moment of activation.

Safety system expansion and related offers

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Lexus and need other components from the same group, such as SRS control modules, clock springs, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Other Lexus category.

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