{"product_id":"vw-beetle-9c-1998-2011-3-door-rear-right-driver-side-seat-belt-buckle-1c0858494","title":"VW BEETLE 9C 1998-2011 3 DOOR REAR RIGHT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE 1C0858494","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f7f9fc; color: #333; font-size: 18px; margin: 0; padding: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Background Watermark Overlay for Brand Protection --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.03; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n       \u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 90px; transform: rotate(-45deg); white-space: nowrap; color: #000; user-select: none;\"\u003eTHEPARTPILOT   THEPARTPILOT   THEPARTPILOT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Header Section --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001e50 0%, #004b87 100%); color: #fff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003eThePartPilot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003ePremium Used Auto Parts | Over 25,000 Parts In Stock \u0026amp; On The Shelf\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Title \u0026 Brand Logo Section --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 34px; color: #001e50; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eVolkswagen Beetle (9C) 1998-2011 3-Door\u003c\/h2\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #d32f2f; margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eRear Right Driver Side Seat Belt Buckle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; background: #f0f0f0; display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; color: #333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003ePart Numbers: 1C0858494AFCN \/ TRW 33021063C\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"flex-basis: 150px; text-align: right; padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003c!-- Authentic Manufacturer Logo Embedded --\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"VW Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/Volkswagen_logo_2019.svg\/600px-Volkswagen_logo_2019.svg.png\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Main Two-Column Layout --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Left Column: Description, Fitment \u0026 Symptoms --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2; min-width: 350px;\"\u003e\n          \n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfdfd; padding: 25px; border-left: 6px solid #001e50; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 35px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-top: 0; color: #001e50;\"\u003eItem Description \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eYou are purchasing an original factory rear right (driver side) seat belt buckle removed from a Volkswagen Beetle (Chassis 9C). This critical safety component secures cleanly into the vehicle floor assembly, providing absolute structural anchoring and reliable latching mechanisms for rear occupants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-tensile forged internal steel anchoring plate enclosed in heavy-duty impact-resistant automotive polymer casing manufactured by TRW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #006400; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e💰 Massive Savings: Buy used and save up to 70% compared to brand new dealer prices!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Replace With an Original Used Part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aftermarket safety components can feature sub-standard internal springs and weak latching mechanisms, risking failure during sudden stops or vehicle impacts. Buying an original factory salvage part ensures crash-tested structural integrity, seamless fitment into factory mounting brackets, and zero compromise on safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003c!-- Strict Fitment Table --\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n             \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #001e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #001e50; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n             \u003cp style=\"color: #d32f2f; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e⚠️ ALWAYS VERIFY FROM PICTURES AND PART NUMBER (1C0858494AFCN) BEFORE BUYING. DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON EBAY ITEM SPECIFICS! ⚠️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n             \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #ddd; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n               \u003cthead\u003e\n                 \u003ctr style=\"color: #fff; text-align: left; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\n                   \u003cth style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #006400;\"\u003e✅ WILL FIT\u003c\/th\u003e\n                   \u003cth style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #d32f2f;\"\u003e❌ WILL NOT FIT\u003c\/th\u003e\n                 \u003c\/tr\u003e\n               \u003c\/thead\u003e\n               \u003ctbody\u003e\n                 \u003ctr\u003e\n                   \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n                     \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Beetle 9C (3-Door Hatchback)\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998 - 2011 (Rear Right \/ Offside Position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (9C)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003 - 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n                     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                   \u003c\/td\u003e\n                   \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n                     \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003eRear Left (Nearside) Position\u003c\/li\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003eLater Generation VW Beetle A5 (2012-2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003eVW Golf, Polo, or Passat models\u003c\/li\u003e\n                       \u003cli\u003eFront seat applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n                     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                   \u003c\/td\u003e\n                 \u003c\/tr\u003e\n               \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n             \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003c!-- Symptoms List --\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n             \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #001e50;\"\u003eSymptoms of a Faulty Seat Belt Buckle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n             \u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.8; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px 40px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n               \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatch Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seat belt tongue fails to click securely or pops out unexpectedly while driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n               \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning Chime \/ Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant dashboard seat belt warning light or persistent audible chime despite the belt being buckled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n               \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuck Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unable to insert the belt clip due to internal mechanical jamming or debris accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n               \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMOT Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any compromised or non-functioning seat belt buckle results in an automatic MOT test failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n             \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003c!-- Fitting Instructions \u0026 Calculator --\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #e8f4fa; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 30px; border: 1px solid #b3d4e6;\"\u003e\n             \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #001e50; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e🔧 Fitting Guide \u0026amp; Labour Calculator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n             \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torx T40 \/ XZN spline socket set, ratchet, trim removal tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n             \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect vehicle battery if equipped with electronic seat belt pretensioners. Fold down the rear passenger seat backrest to gain clear access to the lower floor anchoring bolts on the right-hand side. Remove the plastic bolt cover caps, unbolt the old fastening bolt, and detach the faulty buckle. Position the replacement unit (Part 1C0858494AFCN), thread the bolt by hand to prevent cross-threading, and torque down securely to factory safety specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n             \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\"\u003e\n               \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEstimated Repair Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: right; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e0.5 Hours (30 Mins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n               \u003c\/tr\u003e\n               \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage UK Garage Hourly Rate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: right; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e£65.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n               \u003c\/tr\u003e\n               \u003ctr style=\"background: #001e50; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eEstimated Garage Labour Cost:\u003c\/td\u003e\n                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: right; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e£32.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n               \u003c\/tr\u003e\n             \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n             \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: #d32f2f; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e⭐ WE OFFER A FITTING SERVICE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY! Contact us today to book. ⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Right Column: Context Images \u0026 Contact Info --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 320px;\"\u003e\n          \n          \u003c!-- Context Images Embedded via reliable Wikimedia sources --\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #001e50;\"\u003eTarget Vehicle (VW Beetle 9C 3-Door)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"VW Beetle 9C 3 Door\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5f\/VW_Beetle_yellow_n.jpg\/800px-VW_Beetle_yellow_n.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\n          \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #001e50;\"\u003eRear Passenger Cabin Placement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"VW Beetle Rear Interior Cabin\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/VW_New_Beetle_interior_20090331.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center; color: #666; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rear seat belt buckles anchor directly to the lower floor pan behind the front seats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n          \u003c!-- WhatsApp QR Code Section --\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 3px solid #001e50; padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 24px; color: #001e50;\"\u003eNeed Help With Fitment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eScan to WhatsApp our expert team directly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cimg alt=\"Scan to WhatsApp\" src=\"https:\/\/api.qrserver.com\/v1\/create-qr-code\/?size=180x180\u0026amp;data=https:\/\/wa.me\/447495972152\" style=\"width: 180px; 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