Audi A4 B9 8W Automatic Gear Selector Surround Trim Cover Handbrake 8W2713111C

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Audi A4 B9 8W Automatic Gear Selector Surround Trim Cover Handbrake is a trim component designed for the center console area, responsible for the aesthetic and functional surrounding of the gear shifter. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the B9 generation A4 model with an automatic transmission, it ensures a cohesive interior look and proper alignment of control elements. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged frame or refreshing the cockpit of an Audi vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8W2713111C
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W2713111C
• Substitutable numbers: 8W2713111C, 8W2 713 111 C
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Trim

Purpose and compatibility

The presented gear selector surround is designed specifically for the Audi A4 B9 model, in versions equipped with an automatic transmission. The shape of the shifter opening, the placement of mounting points, and the integration with the handbrake area are tailored to the factory center console of this model, allowing for installation without any structural modifications.

The component belongs to the Trims, decorative moldings, and decorations group, responsible for the visual finish of the interior and covering the control mechanisms. Using an original frame allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with the other center console panels.

Construction and function of the component

The frame surrounds the automatic gear selector and the handbrake area, creating an aesthetic, compact surface for the center console. The design includes:

• a precisely formed opening for the automatic transmission lever,
• an integrated zone around the handbrake,
• factory mounting points for the center console,
• a surface adapted to work with adjacent decorative panels.

This solution ensures stable seating of the component, the absence of unwanted play, and proper guidance of the moving parts of the selector. At the same time, the frame serves a protective function, preventing dirt from entering the gear shifting mechanism.

Use in repairs and interior upgrades

The selector frame is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or cracked center console component,
• restoring the factory look of the interior after a collision or intensive use,
• comprehensively refreshing the cockpit in an Audi A4 B9 with an automatic transmission.

Proper fitment to the factory automatic transmission control system facilitates installation and helps maintain the ergonomics of operating the selector and handbrake. The used component from the Trims, decorative moldings, and decorations group represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original interior specification.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The offered frame is a used part, sourced from the dismantling of an Audi vehicle. Thanks to this, it retains factory fitment to the center console and compatibility with the automatic transmission selector design. The component has assigned catalog numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verifying compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration.

Before installation, a standard visual inspection and comparison of the shape and mounting points with the currently installed element in the car are recommended to confirm full compatibility with the given equipment version.

Support in part selection and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center console area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, frames, or decorative console panels, check the available parts in the Audi Trims, decorative moldings, and decorations category.

When choosing interior trim components, the question often arises whether it is better to opt for new or used parts. To consciously compare costs, durability, and availability of components, it is worth reading the guide: Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability.