Erstausrüstungsbauteil
An Erstausrüstungsbauteil, often abbreviated as EAB or OE-Teil (Original Equipment part), is a component manufactured by a company that supplies parts directly to the original vehicle manufacturer for installation during the vehicle's production. These parts are identical in specification and quality to those fitted to the vehicle when it leaves the factory. They are produced according to the vehicle manufacturer's design and quality standards.
When a vehicle requires a replacement part, an Erstausrüstungsbauteil is the part that was originally installed
The term distinguishes these parts from aftermarket parts, which are manufactured by companies other than the