VW Passat B6 Window Switch Trim Panel Front Right O/S Driver's Side 3C2867172B

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Passat B6 Window Switch Trim Panel Front Right O/S Driver's Side is an original interior trim component from Volkswagen, designed for the driver's side. It belongs to the Claddings, decorative trims and moldings category, allowing for the aesthetic restoration of the factory look of the door console and ensuring the correct seating of the window control switch.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-3C2867172B
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C2867172B
• Substitutable numbers: 3C2867172B, 3C2 867 172 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Trim Strip
• Category: Trim

Purpose and fitment for VW Passat B6

The presented switch trim panel is designed specifically for the VW Passat B6 model and is mounted in the front door area on the right side, on the driver's side for right-hand drive versions. It is responsible for the stable, repeatable mounting of the window control button, while visually organizing the entire surface of the door panel.

Thanks to its factory origin from the Volkswagen range, the correct mounting points, geometry, and contact lines with the door upholstery are maintained, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of unwanted play or squeaking during operation.

Technical and functional characteristics

The VW Passat B6 Window Switch Trim Panel Front Right O/S Driver's Side is a structural element that:

• creates a stable socket for the window control switch,
• ensures proper edge alignment around the button,
• protects the edges of the mounting hole in the door panel,
• integrates with other decorative elements of the door panel.

As a part from the Claddings, decorative trims and moldings group, it influences both the ergonomics of switch operation and the visual consistency of the entire vehicle interior, which is important for professional cabin repair or restoration.

Product condition and service application

The item is offered as a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for economical repair without compromising the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or cracked window switch trim,
• restoring the factory look of the door after a collision or workshop intervention,
• comprehensive interior restoration of the VW Passat B6 while maintaining original trim elements.

Using an original trim from the same model series reduces the need for modifications and adjustments, which is important for both workshops and users servicing the vehicle themselves.

Integration with other Volkswagen trim elements

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

For users who want to further optimize service costs and better plan their purchases of original trim elements, the guide article Repairing a Volkswagen on a budget? Discover how to save on original car parts, which describes a practical approach to using used parts in vehicles of this brand, may be helpful.

Summary

The VW Passat B6 Window Switch Trim Panel Front Right O/S Driver's Side is a functional element from the Claddings, decorative trims and moldings group, designed for the driver's side. It enables aesthetic and technically correct installation of the window switch, supports the maintenance of the factory interior look, and provides a cost-effective solution for professional repair or refreshing of a Volkswagen cabin.