BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCi Phone Holder Eject Box Console Centre Armrest

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCi Phone Holder Eject Box Console Centre Armrest is an original interior equipment component designed for installation in the center console under the armrest. This practical module allows for the aesthetic integration of a phone into the vehicle's interior, maintaining a consistent, factory look of the dashboard and convenient access to the device while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7118054-6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7118054
• Substitutable numbers: 51167118054, 7118054, Covertelephone
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW 3 Series E90–E93 LCI

The presented item is a factory phone holder with an eject mechanism, integrated into the center console under the armrest in the BMW 3 Series E90, E91, E92, and E93 LCI (facelift) generations. Its purpose is to organize the space within the Dashboard and center tunnel, ensuring the phone is kept in one designated place, as intended by the manufacturer, without loose cables or makeshift mounts.

This solution improves interior ergonomics, makes it easier to reach for the phone when parked, and helps maintain the stylistic consistency of the cabin, characteristic of the BMW brand.

Design, color scheme, and interior integration

The holder is designed as an OEM component, matched in shape and texture to the original center console. The black color finish allows for harmonious integration of the module into most interior configurations used in the 3 Series E90–E93 LCI, without the contrasts or shade differences typical of universal accessories.

The eject box operates on rails provided by the manufacturer, which ensures stable guidance and repeatable movement. The construction is adapted for installation in the factory location under the armrest, meaning it does not require interference with the dashboard structure or additional adjustments to upholstery elements.

Benefits of using an original phone holder

Using an original phone holder in the BMW 3 Series E90–E93 LCI center console offers a number of practical benefits:

• organization of space in the center tunnel and under the armrest,
• maintaining a consistent, factory look of the interior without additional, universal mounts,
• convenient access to the phone in one designated place,
• improved ergonomics of operating elements within the console and dashboard area,
• easier interior maintenance thanks to the enclosed box.

As a component from the Dashboard category, the holder contributes to a functional driver and passenger zone, influencing the daily comfort of vehicle operation.

Condition, fitment, and service application

The offered phone holder is a used component sourced from disassembly, making it an attractive solution for repairs, replacing missing modules, or restoring the completeness of the interior equipment. In practice, it is suitable both for replacing a damaged box and for retrofitting the car with the original phone holder system in the armrest.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, the module is intended for installation in the designated spot in the center console, which facilitates service work and allows for avoiding modifications to the upholstery or structural elements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and center tunnel area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or storage covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting original equipment components and want to better understand how to properly match used OEM parts by reference numbers and vehicle identifiers, it is worth reading the guide article Audi's five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to care for it with original Audi parts, which discusses practical principles for selecting OEM components.