Audi A3 8P Gear Selector Stick Cover Lever Surround Trim Automatic DSG 8P2713463

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8P Gear Selector Stick Cover Lever Surround Trim Automatic DSG is an original interior trim component belonging to the Claddings, decorative strips, and trims category. It provides an aesthetic frame for the gear selector, improves the visual consistency of the center console, and helps maintain an ergonomic layout of the gear shifting zone in the Audi cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8P2713463
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P2713463
• Substitutable numbers: 8P2713463, 8P2 713 463
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the gear shifting system

The presented gear selector surround trim is designed specifically for Audi A3 8P generation models equipped with an automatic DSG transmission. The component is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the area around the selector, masking the edges of the mechanism and mounting holes, while simultaneously stabilizing the adjacent center console elements.

Thanks to its factory geometry and fitment to the center console, the trim allows for maintaining the original interior look, which is particularly important during post-collision repairs, replacing damaged plastics, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

Construction and fitment for Audi A3 8P

The gear selector cover is an OEM Audi component, which ensures the correct geometry of the mounts and compatibility with the factory automatic DSG transmission lever. The design provides precise fitment with:

• the center console housing,
• the gear selector mechanism,
• other decorative elements in the console zone.

Such fitment reduces the risk of unwanted play, squeaking, or vibrations, and facilitates installation without the need for modifications. The original form of the component allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with the rest of the Audi A3 8P interior.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. It works well both for replacing a damaged or cracked frame and for completing missing details after previous interior modifications.

The main advantages of using this cover in an Audi A3 8P include:

• restoring the factory look of the automatic DSG transmission selector zone,
• better protection of the selector mechanism against dirt from the center console,
• easier maintenance of order and cleanliness in the gear shifting area,
• maintaining consistency with other interior trim elements.

Selecting trim elements for Audi

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center console zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Audi claddings, decorative strips, and trims category.

For drivers interested in optimizing vehicle maintenance costs and making informed choices regarding used components, the article comparing different technical solutions in popular powertrains may also be helpful – more information can be found in the material: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.

Summary

Audi A3 8P Gear Selector Stick Cover Lever Surround Trim Automatic DSG is a practical trim element that allows you to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the gear selector zone. Its original Audi origin facilitates trouble-free installation and maintains a consistent interior look, which is important both for daily use and when reselling the vehicle.