Audi A3 S3 8P Front Door Armrest Cover Trim Panel Right O/S Black 8P3867174

Audi A3 S3 8P Front Door Armrest Cover Trim Panel Right O/S Black is an original interior trim component from the Door Upholstery group, designed for installation on the right side of the front cabin. The product ensures a cohesive cockpit look, provides a comfortable armrest for the driver or passenger, and offers an aesthetic finish to the door panel in Audi A3 / S3 8P generation models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P3867174
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P3867174
• Substitutable numbers: 8P3867174, 8P3 867 174
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Panel
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

This armrest panel is specifically designed for the front right door of the Audi A3 and S3 8P, which guarantees a proper fit to the door card shape and factory mounting points. Its placement in the front – right side zone ensures that the component integrates perfectly with the dashboard line and other door upholstery elements.

Being an original Audi part means it maintains the correct geometry, compatibility with factory handles, and color consistency with other black interior components.

Construction and functional features

The door armrest panel serves several key functions in daily vehicle operation:

• provides stable and comfortable forearm support while driving,
• conceals structural door elements, improving interior aesthetics,
• acts as part of the structure to which other door card components can be attached,
• improves door operation ergonomics and driver/passenger comfort.

Thanks to its factory design, the panel maintains appropriate rigidity while allowing for comfortable use over long-term operation. The black color scheme makes it easy to match most Audi A3 / S3 8P interior configurations, ensuring a consistent, understated cabin look.

Condition, origin, and benefits of use

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as used door upholstery, which represents a reasonable compromise between quality and the cost of interior repair or refurbishment. Choosing an original panel from the secondary market allows you to maintain factory fitment and the surface finish characteristic of Audi, without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements of uncertain quality.

Replacing a worn, scratched, or damaged armrest with this item:

• improves the visual condition of the vehicle's interior,
• restores comfort in using the door on the passenger or driver side (depending on steering wheel version),
• reduces unwanted play and creaking within the door card area.

Application in service and interior restoration

The front right door armrest panel is particularly useful for work related to upholstery restoration, repairing mechanical damage, or preparing a car for sale. Due to the preservation of the factory design, installation is predictable, and the final result is close to the vehicle's original configuration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as door cards, decorative inserts, or additional handles, check the available parts in the Audi Door Upholstery category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

For users who are planning cooling system service alongside interior work or are looking for ways to optimize operating costs, we have prepared a practical guide. More information on the impact of high temperatures on the engine and how to reasonably use second-hand components can be found in the article Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.