Audi A3 8V Centre Console Cup Holder Surround Trim Multimedia Control 8V2864261A

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8V Centre Console Cup Holder Surround Trim Multimedia Control is an original interior component from the Dashboards group, designed for precise installation in the centre tunnel. The part has been engineered by the manufacturer to provide a consistent blend of aesthetics, ergonomics, and convenient operation of the multimedia module and cup holders.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8V2864261A
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V2864261A
• Substitutable numbers: 8V2864261A, 8V2 864 261 A, 8V0919614R
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the Audi A3 8V

The described centre console element is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the cup holder area and the multimedia control panel in the Audi A3 8V generation. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures:

• a visually consistent connection between the centre tunnel and the rest of the dashboard,
• stable seating for the cup holders and the control panel,
• easy access to the multimedia system knobs and buttons.

The original mounting geometry allows for proper alignment with adjacent interior elements, which reduces the risk of rattles, looseness, and unwanted vibrations while driving.

Construction and dashboard fitment

The surround trim has been developed specifically for the Audi interior architecture, maintaining the correct stylistic lines of the dashboard and centre tunnel. The design provides:

• dedicated slots for cup holders,
• space for the integrated multimedia control panel,
• factory mounting points to the centre console.

This solution facilitates service assembly and disassembly while allowing the interior to be maintained in a configuration consistent with the manufacturer's design. For the user, this means preserving the original look of the cockpit and convenient operation of the multimedia system.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market part, the centre console surround comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining factory fitment and compatibility with other interior components. This type of element is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or cracked frame around the cup holders,
• restoring the original appearance of the dashboard after a collision or body repairs,
• completing missing parts after interior modifications.

Choosing an original used component often allows for cost savings compared to new replacements, while maintaining proper fitment and compliance with the factory design.

Application in interior upgrade projects

The Audi A3 8V Centre Console Cup Holder Surround Trim Multimedia Control can be used both for standard repairs and for more extensive cockpit upgrade projects. It is suitable for, among others:

• visual refreshing of the centre tunnel,
• restoring the stock layout after unsuccessful modifications,
• completing the interior in cars after a dashboard swap.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory form, the element works well with the original buttons, knobs, and modules mounted in the centre console, which promotes trouble-free vehicle operation.

Expanding the Audi cockpit area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and centre tunnel area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or storage compartment covers, check out the available parts in the Audi Dashboards category.

More about using used interior elements

If you are considering a broader cabin personalization or renovation project using secondary market components and want to better understand how to effectively select such elements, you will find useful information in the article The best used parts for tuning your car. This is a good supplement to your knowledge when planning work in the interior of your Audi A3 8V.