BMW Mini R52 Dashboard Panel Trim Strip Cover Right O/S Hot Orange 9146322

The Right Dashboard Trim Strip for BMW Mini R52 in Hot Orange Metallic is an original interior finishing element designed for installation on the right side of the cockpit. Thanks to its factory fit and distinctive Hot Orange Metallic – A26 paint, it allows you to restore a cohesive interior look or carry out an aesthetic modernization of the Mini dashboard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9146322
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9146322
• Substitutable numbers: 51459146322, 9146322, 51457132434, 7132434, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Hot Orange Metallic - A26
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW Mini R52

The presented right dashboard panel strip has been specifically designed for the BMW Mini R52 model, taking into account the factory dashboard geometry and mounting points on the passenger side. Its placement on the right side ensures proper alignment with other cockpit elements, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

This item belongs to the Dashboard category, meaning it is an integral part of the visual and functional cockpit area. Its proper profiling allows for stable installation and maintains the original styling of the Mini interior.

Surface Finish and Hot Orange Metallic – A26 Color

The trim strip is finished with a lacquer in the Hot Orange Metallic – A26 shade, characteristic of selected Mini styling versions. The metallic coating gives the interior a distinctive, yet cohesive with the factory styling, character that blends well with other cockpit elements.

The Hot Orange Metallic color scheme provides:

• cohesion with the original Mini interior styling package,
• an attractive, dynamic visual accent in the dashboard area,
• easier maintenance of aesthetics when replacing a damaged or scratched trim strip with an OEM part.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The trim strip is factory-prepared for installation on the right side of the dashboard, utilizing the original mounting points. This ensures a predictable installation process that does not require intervention in the cockpit structure. The item is intended as a replacement part within the Dashboard category, simplifying the selection of the correct component for accident repairs or interior restoration.

The product is designated as a used original Mini part, which in practice means it retains factory geometry, compatibility with the R52 dashboard, and compliance with the manufacturer's original quality standards.

Practical Application and Benefits of Replacement

The use of this trim strip is particularly beneficial in situations where:

• the original right dashboard trim strip is cracked, scratched, or discolored,
• an interior restoration of the Mini R52 is being carried out while maintaining the original color scheme,
• it is necessary to restore a cohesive cockpit appearance after body and paint repairs.

Replacing it with an original part from the same category allows for proper alignment with other dashboard components, reduces unwanted resonances, and preserves the factory character of the interior. Using OEM Mini parts is particularly important in vehicles where both aesthetics and residual value are crucial.

Expanding Mini Interior Modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other parts from the same category, such as additional panels, decorative strips, or console covers, check the available parts in the Mini Dashboard category.

For users interested in a broader approach to vehicle servicing and refreshing, expert materials on component operation and repair planning may also be useful – for example, an article on how properly selected components restore the efficiency of the powertrain: Second Life for the Mercedes OM642 Engine – How Injectors and Turbocharger Restore Power to the 3.0 V6 CDI.