BMW 5 Series E90 E91 E92 LCI Cover Dashboard Aluminium Right O/S Glacier Silver

The BMW 5 Series Dashboard Trim in a right-side aluminum version in Glacier Silver is an original interior component designed for facelifted models. This aesthetically pleasing decorative panel restores the cohesive look of the cockpit, ensuring a factory fit, secure mounting, and stylistic consistency with other dashboard elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9148068-5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9148068
• Substitutable numbers: 51459148068, 9148068, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Silver
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Intended Use and BMW Fitment

The presented trim is part of the Dashboard category and is designed as a decorative panel for the right side of the cockpit in BMW vehicles. Due to its genuine origin, it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and contour lines, which facilitates installation and achieves an effect consistent with the original interior design.

Its placement on the right side means this element is responsible for visually completing the dashboard composition, especially in the area in front of the passenger. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged, scratched, or incomplete panel after a collision or interior modification.

Glacier Silver Finish and Interior Character

The aluminum finish in Glacier Silver imparts a modern, organized character to the interior, harmonizing well with factory switches, air vents, and other decorative trim strips. The silver shade has been chosen to minimize light reflections while emphasizing the dashboard's lines.

The Silver color is a popular choice for interior refurbishment as it easily complements both dark and lighter upholstery, and the aluminum structure optically refreshes the cockpit without introducing aggressive contrasts.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The dashboard trim is a used part, which in practice means retaining the original BMW mounting specifications while offering cost attractiveness compared to new panels. Such elements are particularly valued in post-accident repairs where compliance with the factory design and the possibility of quick replacement without modifications are crucial.

Choosing an original, used aluminum panel helps reduce the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts and maintains consistency in texture and color with other dashboard fragments.

Installation and Service Application

The right-side dashboard trim is designed for installation in factory mounting points, facilitating service work in both professional workshops and during DIY repairs. Replacing the panel is a typical step for:

• Visual refurbishment of the cockpit after scratches or cracks,
• Repairs following passenger airbag deployment,
• Interior upgrades from a different finish to Glacier Silver aluminum,
• Restoring the original appearance after unsuccessful modifications.

Thanks to its preserved factory geometry, the element works well with adjacent dashboard components, minimizing the risk of creaks, looseness, or uneven gaps after installation.

Support with Selection and Additional Resources

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

When planning more extensive interior work, including control modules or sensors, a practical guide to used automotive electronics may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used Automotive Electronics Onboard – Why Choose Second-Hand ECUs and Sensors?, which discusses selection by OEM numbers, compatibility issues, and examples of applications in real repairs.