Audi R8 42 Knee Padding Protection Panel Trim Left N/S Black 424863969

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi R8 42 Knee Padding Protection Panel Trim Left N/S Black is an original, interior driver-side knee protection panel designed for the Audi R8 42 generation models. This component belongs to the Trims, decorative strips, and interior moldings group and provides a functional combination of protection and aesthetic finishing for the lower cockpit area. Using this OEM part allows you to maintain a consistent interior look and factory fitment without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-424863969
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 424863969
• Substitutable numbers: 424863969, 424 863 969
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Centre Console Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The presented knee protection panel is mounted on the left side in the driver's leg area, where it serves to cover the structure under the dashboard and improve comfort while driving. Thanks to its factory profile, it conforms to the shape of the Audi R8 42 interior, ensuring stable mounting and predictable performance during use.

The black color of the panel allows for consistency with the original cockpit finish, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged components, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Construction and fitment for Audi R8 42

The knee panel has been designed as an OEM component for the specific Audi R8 generation, ensuring it retains the correct mounting points and geometry consistent with the factory dashboard. This means that when correctly matched to the body version, installation is straightforward, with no modifications or shape adjustments required.

As a part from the Trims, decorative strips, and interior moldings group, this element serves both a protective and aesthetic role – it masks the support structure, wiring harnesses, and other components under the dashboard, while creating a uniform surface in the driver's knee area.

Benefits of using an original panel

Using an original knee protection panel in the Audi R8 42 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent interior look in line with the manufacturer's design,
• preserve proper fitment with adjacent trims and moldings,
• minimize the risk of rattles, looseness, and unwanted noises while driving,
• restore factory ergonomics in the driver's leg area.

A used OEM part is a sensible choice for repairs where compatibility with other cockpit elements and predictable material behavior over the long term are essential.

Condition and service application

The item comes from dismantling and is intended for reinstallation in a vehicle where it is necessary to replace a damaged or missing panel in the knee area. It is suitable for both post-collision repairs and interior restoration when the existing trim is cracked, deformed, or incomplete.

Thanks to the preserved factory geometry, the panel can be used as a replacement part in professional service centers, workshops specializing in the Audi brand, as well as by knowledgeable users assembling interior components themselves.

Related Audi interior trim elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the Audi Trims, decorative strips, and interior moldings category.

For extensive work on the interior or vehicle lighting, a practical guide on selecting used lighting components may also be helpful – you can find it in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses, among other things, the importance of using original OEM parts in advanced automotive systems.