Audi A5 F5 Rear Centre Console Trim Cover Panel 12V Lighter Socket 8W0863324A

Audi A5 F5 Rear Centre Console Trim Cover Panel 12V Lighter Socket is an original interior trim component designed for installation in the rear section of the centre console. It provides an aesthetic housing for the power socket and ensures a visually cohesive connection with the factory cabin design, resulting in a functional and organized interior for your Audi.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8W0863324A
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W0863324A
• Substitutable numbers: 5Q0035726L, 5Q0 035 726 L, 8W0863324A, 8W0 863 324 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Centre Console Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The rear centre console trim cover with a 12V socket is responsible for providing convenient power access for rear-seat passengers and ensuring an aesthetic finish for this area. The component belongs to the Trims, decorative strips, and interior decor group, allowing it to integrate harmoniously with other interior panels and maintain the factory character of the cabin. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle promotes ease of use – access to the socket is intuitive, and the cover itself organizes the space around the console, reducing the risk of accidental damage to cables or plugs.

Construction and fitment for Audi A5 F5

The cover has been specifically designed for the Audi A5 F5 generation, which ensures precise fitment with the factory centre console. Properly shaped mounting points and surface profiles allow for stable installation and the maintenance of a uniform interior design line. As an original Audi component, the part is prepared for use with the factory 12V socket, ensuring proper routing and seating of the connector. As a result, after installation, you achieve a visually and technically consistent rear console panel without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements.

Benefits of using the original cover

• Maintaining the factory look of the Audi A5 F5 interior thanks to the shape and surface texture consistent with the manufacturer's design.
• Convenient access to the 12V socket for rear-seat passengers, without loose hanging wires or makeshift solutions.
• Better protection of the power socket against accidental impacts and organization of the rear console area.
• The ability to restore full interior functionality after damage or removal of the original cover. This used condition component is a sensible choice for those who want to retain original Audi parts while optimizing the costs of interior repair or refurbishment.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The cover is intended for installation in the rear part of the centre console, in the area accessible to rear-seat passengers. Such vehicle placement promotes ergonomics – the 12V socket is within reach, and the unit does not obstruct legroom. When replacing, it is worth paying attention to the correct seating of the clips and proper routing of the wires to the 12V socket to avoid tension and subsequent looseness. Using the original cover facilitates installation because the construction is matched to the factory mounting points in the Audi A5 F5.

Integration with other Audi trim elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the central interior area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check out the available parts in the Audi trims, decorative strips, and interior decor category. When selecting used trim elements and other components, it is worth following proven principles for selecting parts from dismantling – you will find helpful tips in the article Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?, which discusses practical criteria for assessing the technical condition of used components.