Audi A5 S5 F5 Door Card Armrest Trim Front Left N/S Black Red Stitch 8W6867173A

Description

The left front door armrest upholstery for Audi A5 / S5 F5 in black with red stitching is an original interior element designed for installation on the passenger side in right-hand drive versions. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory look of their doors or aesthetically complement the interior after body and paint repairs, maintaining stylistic consistency with other cabin elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8W6867173A-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W6867173A
• Substitutable numbers: 8W6867173A, 8W6 867 173 A
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and Fitment

The presented armrest upholstery has been specifically designed for the Audi A5 and Audi S5 F5 generation models, ensuring a proper fit to the door structure and factory mounting points. The element is intended for installation on the front left door, making it perfectly integrated with the door panel geometry without the need for modifications or adaptations.

Its original origin from the Audi group guarantees dimensional accuracy, appropriate surface profile, and compatibility with standard handles, fixings, and adjacent trim elements.

Appearance and Finishing Characteristics

The upholstery is in a black color scheme with contrasting red stitching, which gives the interior a more dynamic, sporty character, especially complementing sporty styling packages. The red threads highlight the armrest’s line, visually elongating the door and improving the perception of the entire side of the cabin.

The armrest’s profile has been shaped with ergonomics in mind – it provides comfortable forearm support while driving, without restricting access to the door handle, window control panel, or mirrors. The surface is designed to withstand daily use and contact with hands, clothing, and seatbelts.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

Installing this armrest upholstery is particularly recommended in situations where the original element has suffered mechanical wear, abrasion, deformation, or damage due to a collision. Replacement allows you to:

• restore a cohesive door appearance after body repairs,
• reduce noticeable play and unwanted noises around the armrest,
• improve hand support comfort on longer journeys,
• maintain the interior according to the factory Audi specification.

By using an original part, you gain confidence that the joint lines, gaps, and fit with other door panel fragments will be consistent with the manufacturer’s design, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Used Product Characteristics

This item comes from the Door Upholstery category and is offered as a used part, representing a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining original manufacturing quality. This type of solution is particularly attractive for comprehensive interior repairs where both fit and overall project economy are important.

By choosing a used armrest upholstery, you reduce renovation costs while maintaining material and color consistency with other interior elements of the Audi A5 / S5 F5, which is harder to achieve with non-factory aftermarket parts.

Door Area Expansion and Interior Tuning

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as door panels, decorative trim strips, or additional upholstery inserts, check the available parts in the Audi Door Upholstery category.

For those who consider upholstery replacement as part of a broader personalization or cabin ergonomics improvement project, practical tips on selecting and installing used components may also be useful. In such cases, it is worth reading the guide Tuning with Used Parts – How to Gain Performance Without Losing a Fortune, which discusses how to consciously use aftermarket components while maintaining vehicle safety and functionality.