Audi Q5 FY Gear Shift Selector Cover Automatic Trim Frame 80C713111B

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi Q5 FY Gear Shift Selector Cover Automatic Trim Frame is an interior trim component from the Claddings, decorative strips and trims group, designed specifically for the center console of this model. The original Audi design ensures a precise fit to the center tunnel and a consistent look with other cockpit elements, allowing for an aesthetic refresh of the gear selector area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-80C713111B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 80C713111B
• Substitutable numbers: 80C713111B, 80C 713 111 B
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the Audi Q5 FY

The presented gear shift selector cover has been developed for the Audi Q5 FY generation equipped with an automatic transmission. The component is responsible for the aesthetic framing of the gear lever, masking the mechanisms underneath and visually organizing the space around the center tunnel. Thanks to the factory geometry, proper clearances are maintained in relation to the control panel, armrest, and other console trims.

Construction and interior fitment

The cover belongs to the group of interior trim elements responsible for the stylistic consistency of the cockpit. The frame profile is matched to the shape of the gear selector base in the Audi Q5 FY, which facilitates installation and allows for stable seating in the factory mounting points. The applied design enables proper interaction with gaiters, covers, and adjacent center tunnel trims.

Thanks to the original Audi design, compatibility with the standard automatic transmission control system is maintained, and the movement of the lever is not restricted by the edges of the frame. This solution allows for restoring the factory look of the gear selector area after damage or wear of the previous component.

Application in automatic transmission

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the gear selector area is heavily used, which is why a properly selected frame cover is important for both visual and functional reasons. The presented component has been designed with the following in mind:

• ensuring free movement of the lever across the full range of operating positions,
• maintaining a clear layout of the transmission mode markings,
• preserving the correct geometry in relation to other center console components.

Replacing a worn or damaged frame with an original element from the same group helps reduce play, unwanted movement of trims, and improves the overall ergonomics of operating the selector.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered gear shift selector cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling. Such components are a popular choice for interior repairs and renovations because they allow for maintaining the factory Audi specification while optimizing costs. In the case of trim group elements, it is important that original parts from dismantling maintain proper fitment and structural compliance with the factory cockpit design.

Before installation, standard service procedures are recommended, such as cleaning the contact surface with the center console and checking the mounting points to ensure stable seating and the absence of unwanted noises during vehicle operation.

Expanding your Audi interior upgrade

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 additional claddings, decorative strips, or decorative covers, check the available parts in the Audi claddings, decorative strips and trims category.

For broader renovation work, it is worth considering the use of components from dismantling, especially for models where the availability of new parts may be limited. More practical tips on selecting such parts and ways to economically repair older vehicles can be found in the article No parts at the dealership? How to handle the repair of older models using parts from dismantling.