This is a genuine factory original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dashboard side fascia component. Designed specifically as the Front Right Side Side Dashboard Air Vent Assembly, this unit features integrated adjustable directional louvers, independent horizontal/vertical air slats, and an air conditioning flow volume thumbwheel selector. Ideal for replacing broken direction tabs or missing heater vent components.

Type	Dashboard Air Conditioning Vent Grille Outlet
Placement on Vehicle	Front, Right Hand Side (RHS) / Offside / Driver Side (UK)
Features	Adjustable Direction Louvers, Integrated Airflow Control Thumbwheel
Primary Part Number	5K0819704 / 5K0 819 704
Superseded Part Number	5K0819704A / 5K0819704B / 5K0819704C
Interchange Part Number	5K0819704F / 5K0819704G / 5K0819704H (Verify Trim Code)
Fitment Type	Direct Friction Snap-Fit / Retaining Tension Tabs
Number of Pieces	1 Outer Right Hand Driver Side Air Vent Unit
Material	High-Impact Textured Interior ABS / Polycarbonate Blend
Color / Finish Style	Satin Black Frame / Matte Black Louver Slats
Country/Region of Manufacture	Germany / Europe

The 5K0 prefix indicates this component directly matches the dashboard fascia blueprints of the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 generation. It integrates directly into the right-hand dash structural matrix of the following configurations:

• Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Hatchback: 3-Door & 5-Door standard variants across the production run (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). Note: Also covers late-2008 production transition models.
• Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Variants: Estate / Wagon trim packages utilizing the premium matching core dash configuration (2009–2013).
• Volkswagen Golf Performance Models: Golf GTI Mk6, GTD, and Golf R models utilizing standard layout dash shells (2009–2013).
• Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: Convertible variants built on the updated Mk6 interior console design architecture.

• Removal Precaution: Use wide, flat nylon non-marring pry wedges around the outer seam of the vent shroud assembly. Avoid narrow metal screwdrivers, which will immediately gouge the soft dash pad foam or scratch the textured plastic edges.
• Market Alignment Warning (UK RHD vs Global LHD): For Right-Hand Drive cars (UK/Australia), this sits next to the driver's door. For Left-Hand Drive cars (Europe/US), this sits next to the passenger door. Physical shape differs from the opposite side vent—ensure part number 5K0819704 matches your old unit exactly.
• Louver Verification: Over years of extreme cabin temperature cycles, internal plastic slider linkage rods can warp or snap. This premium item has been hand-inspected to guarantee that all horizontal and vertical directional slats cycle smoothly without binding.