VW Passat B6 CC Gear Selector Surround Chrome Cover Panel Automatic 3C2713203G

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Passat B6 CC Gear Selector Surround Chrome Cover Panel Automatic is an original center console trim element designed for the automatic transmission version. This used decorative panel allows you to restore the consistent look of the center console, improving both the aesthetics and ergonomics of the gear shifter operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-3C2713203G
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C2713203G
• Substitutable numbers: 3C2713203G, 3C2 713 203 G
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Gear Knob Cover
• Category: Gear Knobs

Purpose and function of the component

The described frame surrounds the gear selector in Volkswagen Passat B6 CC models equipped with an automatic transmission, providing an aesthetic finish to the center tunnel. The element serves both a decorative and protective function – it covers the edges of the selector mechanism and adjacent console components, ensuring a tidy, factory-original interior look.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body style and transmission, the panel maintains correct lever travel and does not restrict its movement. The chrome finish highlights the lines of the center tunnel and blends well with other decorative elements in the Passat CC.

Construction and fitment for VW Passat B6 CC

The frame is designed as an OEM component for the Volkswagen interior, retaining factory mounting points and geometry. This means that installation is a direct replacement for the original part, without the need for center tunnel modifications or gear selector alterations. The panel’s construction is optimized for use with an automatic transmission, ensuring smooth lever movement and stable seating of the covers around the selector.

The chrome surface has been selected to visually match other factory interior inserts in the Passat B6 CC. Consequently, replacing a worn or damaged panel with this item allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the cockpit and restore a more representative character to the interior.

Benefits of using the original selector frame

Using the original panel around the gear selector in the Passat B6 CC offers several practical benefits:

• secure fit to the center tunnel and selector mechanism,
• preservation of the factory movement geometry for the automatic transmission lever,
• aesthetic finish for the driver’s workspace,
• visual consistency with other Volkswagen interior elements.

For users upgrading or refreshing their center console, replacing a worn frame with this original chrome-finished element is a simple way to improve the overall feel of the cockpit. Gear shift knobs and their surrounding panels are among the most heavily used parts of the interior, which is why their condition has a direct impact on the perceived quality of the vehicle.

Use in service and interior restoration

The presented frame is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged part and during more extensive center tunnel restoration in a Passat B6 CC. It can be used by workshops specializing in the Volkswagen brand, collision repair centers, as well as by users performing DIY interior refreshes.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center tunnel area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as frames, decorative panels, or lever housings, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Gear Shift Knobs category.

For those interested in a broader look at the solutions used by the manufacturer in sports models, the article describing the development of the iconic hot-hatch may be useful – Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts, which helps to better understand the philosophy of interior and component design in Volkswagen vehicles.