Audi S5 8T Front Door Cover Lock Driver Side Glacier Misano Red Z3M 8T0837879

Audi S5 8T Front Door Cover Lock Driver Side Glacier Misano Red Z3M in Misano Red Pearl Z3M is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the lock area, protects the mechanism from dirt, and helps maintain the consistent look of the Audi S5 8T sports body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8T0837879-MRE
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T0837879
• Substitutable numbers: 8T0837879, 8T0 837 879
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Misano Red Pearl - Z3M
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The described cover is dedicated to the front left door of the Audi S5 8T series and is mounted in the front body area. Its task is to cover the door lock and adjacent sheet metal components, which limits the impact of external factors such as dust or moisture, while visually organizing the door edge area. Thanks to the precise fit for the specific body model, the correct gap geometry and proper door edge alignment relative to the pillar are maintained, which is important for both user comfort and subsequent service work within the lock area.

Color and visual fit

The cover is finished in the factory color Misano Red Pearl – Z3M, characteristic of Audi sports configurations. The pearl paint allows for a consistent connection with other body panels, minimizing the need for additional paint work when replacing the component with a used equivalent. Selecting a component in the same paint shade is particularly important for spot repairs, where maintaining a uniform color and gloss across the entire surface of the door and adjacent panels is desired.

Installation characteristics

The lock cover has been designed as a part structurally compliant with the Audi factory standard, which facilitates installation in the front door area on the left side of the vehicle. Proper edge guidance and the correct profile of the component help in achieving the correct fit with other door and sheet metal components. In practice, this means that with a properly prepared sheet metal base and adherence to service procedures, it is possible to quickly restore the original appearance of the lock area without the need for interference with the door structure.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used component

The presented cover comes from the used parts segment, which allows for cost reduction of repairs while maintaining original geometry and factory surface finish. For many Audi S5 8T users, this is a reasonable compromise between price and quality, especially in the case of local repairs after minor mechanical or collision damage. Choosing an original, used lock cover from the same body group also facilitates later adjustment of door gaps and lines, which is important for precise bodywork adjustments and for maintaining the appropriate stiffness of the door edge.

Expanding repairs within the Audi door area

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the Audi Doors and door panels category.

More about the cost-effectiveness of used parts

If you are considering whether original, replacement, or used parts will be a better choice in your case and want to compare costs with quality and fitment by catalog numbers, the guide article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective? may be helpful, where you will find practical comparisons and answers to the most common questions from drivers.