Audi A4 B7 Rear Ash Tray Ashtray Insert Centre Console 8E0857961M

The Audi A4 B7 Rear Center Console Storage Ashtray Compartment is an original interior part from the Dashboard category, designed for installation in the rear section of the center console. Designed by the vehicle manufacturer, it ensures a cohesive cabin appearance, precise fit, and convenient access to the storage compartment and ashtray for rear seat passengers.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8E0857961M-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8E0857961M
• Substitutable numbers: 8E0857961M, 8E0 857 961 M
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Vehicle Application and Placement

The presented storage compartment with an ashtray is dedicated to the rear section of the center console, providing rear passengers with a practical space for small items and a designated area for an ashtray. Its placement in the rear section of the console allows for:

• convenient access without needing to reach for the front console,
• interior organization and reduction of loose small items,
• maintenance of the original Audi cabin ergonomics.

Construction and Functionality of the Center Console Part

The rear center console storage ashtray compartment is designed as an integral part of the Audi interior, ensuring stable mounting and alignment with original mounting points. The construction includes:

• a separate storage space for small travel accessories,
• a built-in ashtray section with easy access for rear seat passengers,
• compatibility with the factory center console finish.

This makes the part a practical addition to the equipment, helping to keep the interior clean and maintain a cohesive, original dashboard appearance.

Benefits of Using an Original Audi Part

Using the original rear center console storage ashtray provides a number of practical benefits for daily vehicle use:

• Factory Fitment – the part is designed for a specific model, minimizing the risk of looseness, rattles, and installation issues.
• Cohesive Interior Aesthetics – maintaining a uniform design line of the dashboard and center console.
• Passenger Functionality – easy access to the storage compartment and ashtray without interfering with the front part of the console.
• Restoration to Factory Condition – particularly important for post-accident repairs or completing missing interior elements.

Condition, Verification, and Practical Application

This part comes from an Audi vehicle and is offered as a used item, allowing for an economical restoration of the center console's completeness while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Before installation, a standard check of the mounting points is recommended, along with a comparison of the shape and attachment points with the currently installed part in the vehicle.

By maintaining the original center console geometry, the storage ashtray compartment integrates well with other interior components such as the console side panels, the center console itself, and parts from the Dashboard category, facilitating quick installation for technicians and end-users.

Part Selection and Related Technical Information

When selecting this part, it is advisable to pay attention to its compatibility with the body style and interior equipment of the specific Audi A4 B7 model. Manufacturer markings such as the OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers can be helpful in verifying compatibility in service catalogs and parts selection systems.

If you are completing or upgrading the interior of your Audi and need other parts related to the cockpit and console, check the available parts in the Audi Dashboard category.

In cases where interior upgrades involve work on the ventilation, heating, or air conditioning system, a practical service guide may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Air Conditioning and Heating – Part Selection and Maintenance for Year-Round Comfort.