Shark Roof Antenna BMW F10 F01 Aerial Housing Cover Empty Titan Silver - 354

Shark Roof Antenna BMW F10 F01 Aerial Housing Cover Empty Titan Silver - 354 is an original, used shark fin roof antenna housing designed for BMW F10 and F01 series models. This part provides an aesthetic finish to the roof and ensures the vehicle's factory appearance, maintaining the consistency of the body lines. Thanks to the paint in the Titansilber Metallic - 354 shade, the housing harmoniously blends with the bodywork in this color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9184814-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9184814
• Substitutable numbers: 9184814, 65209184814, KD
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and Function of the Roof Antenna Housing

The presented shark fin roof antenna housing has been specifically designed for the roof structure of BMW F10 and F01 series vehicles. It is an empty shell that serves as an external cover for the actual antenna module, protecting it from atmospheric conditions and the effects of road conditions. With its factory profile, the housing maintains the aerodynamic shape of the body and reduces air turbulence at the rear of the roof.

This part belongs to the Car Antennas category, responsible for integrating radio, navigation, and communication systems with the vehicle's body. Using an original housing ensures proper fit with the roof contours and correct sealing at the mounting point.

Color and Visual Matching

The housing is factory finished in Titansilber Metallic - 354, characteristic of BMW's paint palette. The metallic finish ensures consistency with the original body paint of the same color code, minimizing the need for additional painting when replacing a damaged housing.

Selecting a part in the correct color is particularly important for accident repairs or spot bodywork corrections, where maintaining a uniform paint surface without visible shade differences is crucial. Using an original housing in the dedicated color helps reduce the time and cost of body and paint work.

Assembly and Usage Characteristics

As an original BMW component, the shark fin roof antenna housing is prepared for installation at the factory mounting points on the vehicle's roof. The shape of the base and the profile of the side edges are matched to the roof geometry of the F10 and F01 models, facilitating correct placement of the part and achieving a uniform contact line with the bodywork.

The housing is empty, meaning it serves as an external cover for the existing antenna module. This solution is useful in situations where only the external part is damaged (e.g., cracking, scratching, paint loss), while the internal antenna module remains functional. Replacing only the housing allows for restoring the roof's aesthetics without interfering with the electrical system.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Housing

Using an original roof antenna housing in Titansilber Metallic - 354 offers several practical benefits:

• consistent roof appearance, maintaining the factory body lines,
• proper fit with the roof contours and curves,
• possibility of replacing only the housing without affecting the antenna module,
• preservation of the original styling of the BMW F10 and F01 series.

For users who consistently opt for original solutions, this part is a beneficial choice for aesthetic repairs and restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

BMW Antenna System Expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof area on your BMW and need other parts from the same category, such as additional housings, bases, or antenna modules, check the available parts in the BMW Car Antennas category.

When planning a more extensive vehicle repair or upgrade, it's worth exploring the one-stop-shop approach to sourcing original used parts – you can find more on this topic in the article Comprehensive Sourcing: From Engine to the Smallest Clip – How to Source Used Car Parts in One Place?.

If you are interested in how the selection of original components affects the durability and precise operation of BMW cars, the guide BMW – Sporty Performance and Precision. How Original Used Parts Extend the Life of the Bavarian Icon? may also be helpful.