Head Air Module Audi A5 8T Sportback Roof Curtain Left N/S 8T8880742A

Head Air Module Audi A5 8T Sportback Roof Curtain Left N/S is an original safety equipment component designed for installation on the left side of the Audi A5 8T Sportback body. It belongs to the Linings, decorative strips and trims category, but serves a key protective function within the headliner and the side area of the passenger cabin. Using an OEM component allows for maintaining the factory interior design and compliance with the vehicle's safety systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8T8880742B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T8880742B
• Substitutable numbers: 8T8880742B, 8T8 880 742 B, 8T8880742A, 8T8 880 742 A
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the Audi A5 8T Sportback

The presented left roof curtain module is a component integrated into the headliner structure of the Audi A5 8T Sportback. It is responsible for properly completing the side protective zone in the roof area, working in conjunction with other passive safety system components. Thanks to its factory geometry and mounting points, it maintains proper routing along the roof edge and fitment to the body pillars.

Construction and body fitment

The module has been designed specifically for the Sportback body, taking into account the characteristic roofline and the shape of the side contours. The design provides for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which ensures:

• proper positioning along the edge of the roof and side windows,
• fitment with the headliner and pillar trim elements,
• preservation of original rigidity and mounting stability.

As a result, the vehicle's interior maintains a cohesive look, and the component integrates with other trim elements, such as moldings, linings, and decorative side panels.

Benefits of using the original module

Using the original left roof curtain module in an Audi brings a number of practical benefits. The most important of these are:

• Factory fitment – the component has been designed for a specific platform, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of improper fitment.
• Consistency with other interior elements – the module harmonizes with linings and decorative strips, maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the cabin.
• Restoration of the original safety configuration – using an OEM part allows for restoring the factory design assumptions in the side zone.

A used OEM element is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs or restoration when the priority is to maintain the original vehicle specification at controlled costs.

Installation zone and service recommendations

The module is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, within the headliner and the upper part of the side body structure. Due to the nature of the component, it is recommended that the installation be performed by a specialized service center that will:

• verify the compatibility of the element with the specific vehicle equipment version,
• check the correctness of the mountings and routing along the roof,
• assess the condition of adjacent linings and decorative strips.

This approach allows for restoring the full functionality of the side zone and the aesthetics of the interior in accordance with the factory Audi standard.

Expanding Audi interior modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the headliner and side trim area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, strips, or decorative side panels, check out the available parts in the Audi Linings, decorative strips and trims category.

To better plan your investment in used OEM components for premium cars and consciously choose trim and safety elements, it is worth reading the market analysis in the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars are the hottest trend in 2026.