Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Door Card Ashtray Panel Rear Right O/S 3D4857406

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Door Card Ashtray Panel Rear Right O/S is an original interior equipment component designed for installation in the rear right door of the luxury Volkswagen Phaeton model. It belongs to the Trims, decorative strips and moldings group, ensuring it harmoniously integrates with the factory styling of the upholstery and door panels. It is a practical yet aesthetic component that helps maintain a consistent interior look for the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3D4857406
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3D4857406
• Substitutable numbers: 3D4857406, 3D4 857 406, 3D4857406R, 3D4 857 406 R, 3D4857460, 3D4 857 460
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Trim

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Phaeton

The presented ashtray has been designed specifically for the rear right door area of the Volkswagen Phaeton, ensuring a proper fit of shape, mounting points, and styling lines. The component works with the factory door panel, ensuring surface continuity and correct alignment with other trims after installation.

The vehicle placement defined as rear – right side facilitates clear identification of the component when planning repairs or replacements. Such designation helps avoid errors when selecting parts and speeds up the service process.

Construction, function, and role in interior finishing

The door ashtray serves a dual function: utility and decoration. On one hand, it provides a practical storage space for ash or small waste, and on the other, it is an integral part of the door panel, contributing to the visual continuity of the finish. As an element from the Trims, decorative strips and moldings group, it is responsible for the aesthetic completion of the door card composition.

Thanks to its factory design, compatibility with original guides, clips, and mounting points in the door is maintained. This facilitates assembly and disassembly during upholstery service, window mechanism repairs, or interior upgrades.

Condition, service application, and benefits of installation

The item is offered as a used original component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost. In the event of damage, wear, or a missing ashtray in the rear right door, using an original sub-assembly allows for restoring the consistent look of the interior without the need to interfere with the door structure.

Replacing the ashtray is particularly recommended when:

• the door panel has been removed and the equipment element was damaged,
• the inner part of the ashtray is permanently soiled or mechanically destroyed,
• it is necessary to replace a missing piece of trim after previous repairs.

Maintaining the completeness of the interior equipment in the Phaeton model is important both for utility and in the context of the vehicle's value on the secondary market. Using an original Volkswagen component helps preserve the factory character of the passenger cabin.

Practical assembly and maintenance tips

When planning the installation of the ashtray in the rear right door, it is worth paying attention to the correct seating in the door panel socket and the condition of the clips and guides in the door card. It is recommended to perform assembly work in conjunction with checking other finishing elements in this area, such as decorative strips or other trims, to avoid the need for re-disassembly in the near future.

Regular cleaning of the ashtray interior and checking the opening and closing mechanism (if present in the specific version) allows for maintaining comfort of use and reducing the risk of damage to the door panel surface.

Expanding your Volkswagen Phaeton interior upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as decorative inserts, panel trims, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Trims, decorative strips and moldings category.

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