Volkswagen Touareg 7P Storage Compartment Cubby Box Ashtray Trim 7P2857961

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Touareg 7P Storage Compartment Cubby Box Ashtray Trim is an original center console trim element designed for installation in the Touareg 7P generation model. This practical storage compartment with an ashtray frame allows you to restore a cohesive interior look while providing convenient access to small items and accessories. Thanks to its factory design, it fits original mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper upholstery fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7P2857961
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7P2857961
• Substitutable numbers: 7P2857961, 7P2 857 961, 7P2857961B, 7P2 857 961 B, 7P2 857 961 D, 7P2857961D
• Part type: Complete Glove Box
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function in the Volkswagen Touareg 7P

The described element serves as a lockable storage compartment in the center console, integrated with the ashtray surround. In practice, this means:

• an aesthetic closure of the center tunnel cavity,
• organization of small items within the interior,
• a cohesive connection with other cockpit panels,
• preservation of factory ergonomics.

Thanks to its OEM construction, the storage compartment works with the original guides and latches, which translates into stable seating and predictable operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

Construction and interior fitment

The element belongs to the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group, meaning it has been designed for precise fitment with the surrounding panels. The characteristic features of this part are:

• factory geometry matched to the Touareg 7P center console,
• integrated frame around the ashtray or utility area,
• construction adapted to the vehicle's serial mounting points,
• surface finished for visual consistency with the rest of the cockpit.

Such a solution allows for the replacement of a worn or damaged element without the need for upholstery modifications or the use of non-original adapters.

Benefits of using an original Volkswagen component

Choosing an original Volkswagen brand component for interior trim offers a number of practical advantages:

• preservation of the factory cabin look – no differences in shade, shape, or panel lines,
• secure fitment with other center console parts,
• compatibility with serial opening and closing mechanisms,
• easier vehicle resale due to maintaining the original interior specification.

For Touareg 7P users, this means the possibility of an aesthetic repair or refreshing the cabin without compromising on fitment quality and ergonomics.

Condition, installation, and service application

The offered storage compartment with ashtray frame is a used part, which in practice allows for an economical replacement of the element while maintaining the original construction. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• the original storage compartment has suffered mechanical damage (cracks, broken latches),
• the opening mechanism operates with resistance or jams,
• the surface is heavily scratched and detracts from the interior aesthetics,
• cockpit renovation work is being carried out after a collision or disassembly.

Thanks to the factory design, installation is limited to replacing the old element with the new one using the vehicle's serial mounts, which reduces service time.

Expanding your Touareg interior upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the storage and lockable compartment area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as storage flaps, door panels, or opening mechanism locks, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen storage compartments, doors, and locks category.

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