Interior and safety
Interior parts include seats, trim, carpet, consoles, and door panels. Safety parts include airbags, seat belts, and the sensors and modules that control them.
Common parts
- IE·1Seats, seat covers, seat tracks, and seat heaters
- IE·2Door panels, dash parts, consoles, and trim clips
- IE·3Carpet, floor mats, and cargo liners
- IE·4Headliners, sun visors, and grab handles
- IE·5Seat belts, buckles, and pretensioners
- IE·6Airbags, airbag control modules, and clock springs
- IE·7Gauge clusters and interior switches
Finding the right fit
Interior parts often depend on trim and color codes. Airbags and pretensioners are specific to the vehicle and position, and are not parts to buy used or rebuilt. After a crash, belts and some sensors may need replacement even if they look fine.
Audio, electronics, and driver assistance
This family covers radios and displays, speakers, antennas, and the cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors used for parking aids, blind-spot warning, lane keeping, and adaptive cruise control.
Common parts
- IE·1Radios, head units, and display screens
- IE·2Speakers, amplifiers, and antennas
- IE·3Backup cameras and surround-view cameras
- IE·4Parking sensors
- IE·5Blind-spot and front radar sensors
- IE·6Windshield-mounted driver assistance cameras
- IE·7Wiring adapters and dash kits for aftermarket radios
Signs of trouble
A camera with a blank or cloudy picture, a parking sensor that beeps all the time, or a driver assistance warning that the system is unavailable can point at a sensor, its wiring, or a calibration issue after other repairs.
Finding the right fit
Factory radios are often tied into the vehicle’s network and may control climate or settings. An aftermarket radio usually needs an adapter harness and a dash kit. Driver assistance sensors usually require calibration after replacement or after nearby body or glass work.
Symptom to part
| What you notice | Usually points at | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag warning light | Restraint system fault | Have codes read; do not ignore |
| Airbag light and dead horn or wheel buttons | Clock spring | Have it diagnosed before replacing |
| Blank backup camera | Camera, wiring, or display | Check the camera connector at the tailgate or trunk |
| Driver assistance unavailable | Blocked or misaligned sensor | Clean the sensor area; recalibrate after body or glass work |
Before you order
Start with the year, make, model, and engine, then narrow it down with the trim, drive type, and any option the part depends on. The VIN is the most reliable way to do that, because many parts catalogs and dealer counters decode it to the exact build. If the old part is in hand, its original-equipment number is the best cross-reference. Aftermarket brands publish their own numbers and usually list the original number they replace. Two listings that both say they fit can still differ, so compare the photos, connectors, mounting points, and the notes in the listing. The find the right part guide covers this step, and the all makes reference lists each maker’s official parts catalog.
Once you know the part number, compare the same number across stores. Look past the first price at the core charge, shipping, the return window, and what the warranty covers and who honors it. A remanufactured part, a new aftermarket part, and an original-equipment part can each be the right choice, but they are not the same purchase. The compare prices and warranties guide walks through what to read. Prices on PartIndex carry the date they were recorded, so confirm the current price and fitment with the retailer before you buy.
Airbags can deploy with great force. Disconnect the battery and wait the time the service information gives before working near an airbag, and keep a removed airbag face up. Have restraint system repairs done to the maker’s procedure.