BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 1 Trim Panel Centre Console Rear Right O/S Black 6963426

The BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Right Tunnel Trim Cover is an original interior finishing element designed for installation in the rear, right side of the center tunnel. Thanks to its precise fit for BMW X5 and X6 models of the E70/E71 generation, it ensures a cohesive cabin appearance and robust protection for the tunnel's critical components. The black finish allows for an aesthetically pleasing integration with the factory upholstery, maintaining BMW's characteristic understated interior style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6973500-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6973500
• Substitutable numbers: 51166973500, 6973500, 51169213518, 9213518, 6963426, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Fitment for BMW X5 / X6

The presented right tunnel cover has been specifically designed for BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71 models, ensuring proper alignment with factory mounting points. This part is installed in the rear section of the vehicle on the right side, restoring the original look of this area after repairs, disassembly, or mechanical damage.

As part of the Dashboard category, it contributes to a unified layout of the center tunnel and console, impacting both aesthetics and the protection of structural elements and wiring running within the tunnel.

Color Scheme and Interior Integration

The black color of the cover allows for harmonious integration with most factory interior configurations of the BMW X5 and X6, where dark shades of upholstery and plastics dominate. This color scheme:

• facilitates discreet incorporation of the element into the existing cabin trim,
• minimizes the visibility of minor wear and tear,
• enhances the technical, organized character of the center tunnel.

Consequently, the right tunnel trim cover serves as a functional interior complement, allowing the vehicle's factory character to be preserved after replacing a damaged part.

Vehicle Placement and Protective Function

This part is intended for installation in the rear cabin area on the right side, within the center tunnel region. This placement ensures that the cover:

• protects the tunnel surface from mechanical damage resulting from daily use,
• conceals the supporting structure and the wiring and installations running within the tunnel,
• visually stabilizes the trim line between the front and rear sections of the interior.

Its appropriately selected shape and profiling contribute to the comfort of rear-seat passengers by eliminating sharp edges and ensuring an organized tunnel structure.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This cover comes from the segment of used BMW parts, allowing for compliance with the original vehicle specifications while optimizing repair costs. Choosing such a component is particularly beneficial for comprehensive interior work where both fitment and economical vehicle operation are important.

Expanding the Tunnel and Dashboard Area in BMW

If you are planning comprehensive repairs or modernization of the tunnel and dashboard area in your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as covers, trim panels, or additional shrouds, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

Technical Support and Service Knowledge

When planning major interior work or mechanical system repairs, it is advisable to utilize reliable sources of service knowledge and examples of successful modernizations. Materials that detail component refurbishment processes, such as the article on restoring the OM642 engine's performance through injector and turbocharger regeneration, can be a valuable supplement, demonstrating how thoughtful technical intervention impacts the durability and smooth operation of the entire vehicle.