Volkswagen VW Touran 1T Centre Console Storage Mat Rubber Insert 1T2863328A

The Volkswagen VW Touran 1T Centre Console Storage Mat Rubber Insert is a practical, original insert from the Console Parts category, designed as a perfect fit for the factory storage compartment in the center tunnel. This element improves cabin organization, stabilizes small items, and reduces noise, while simultaneously protecting the plastic surface from scratches.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-1T2863328A
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1T2863328A
• Substitutable numbers: 1T2863328A, 1T2 863 328 A
• Part type: Centre Console Storage
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and function in the center console

This rubber insert is dedicated to the center console storage compartment of the first-generation Volkswagen Touran (1T designation), ensuring a precise fit to the factory shape of the recess. Thanks to its flexible design, it reduces the sliding of items while driving, which improves the acoustic and functional comfort of the interior.

The insert performs several important operational functions:

• creates an additional protective layer between items and the console plastic,
• makes it easier to keep the storage compartment clean – the mat can be removed and washed,
• reduces vibrations and rattling of small items, such as keys or cards.

Construction and material properties

The storage mat is made of a material with appropriately selected flexibility, which facilitates installation and removal without the risk of damaging the element. The surface structure provides better grip for stored items while remaining neutral to the factory interior finish.

As an original Volkswagen element from the Console Parts group, the insert maintains stylistic consistency with the rest of the cockpit and does not require any modifications. The design is optimized for daily use – resistant to typical dirt found in storage compartments and easy to clean.

Condition, fitment, and installation

The offered mat is a used item, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of normal wear while retaining full functional utility. This type of part is a good choice when you want to maintain the original character of the interior at a reasonable cost.

Installation of the insert is simple: the element is placed directly into the center console storage compartment without the use of tools and without interfering with the vehicle's structure. Thanks to its factory shape, the mat sits stably, does not curl, and does not require additional fastening.

Benefits of using an original insert

Using this insert in a Volkswagen Touran 1T provides measurable operational benefits:

• protection of the storage compartment surface against scratches and point loads,
• reduction of noise generated by loose items while driving,
• easier maintenance of order and cleanliness in the center console,
• preservation of a consistent, factory look of the interior thanks to the original shape and fit.

For users who pay attention to the ergonomics and aesthetics of the cabin, such an insert is a simple way to improve daily functionality without interfering with the vehicle's construction.

Center console zone expansion and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center console zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inserts, panels, or covers, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Console Parts category.

When planning broader interior work or during other repairs, it is worth being aware of how the selection of components affects the durability and comfort of the entire drivetrain. The guide Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of drivetrain parts may be helpful, as it shows how to consciously approach the selection of both new and used components in a car.