BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI Leather Dakota Red Cover Centre Console Armrest 9134489

The BMW E90/E91/E92 LCI Red Leather Center Console Armrest Cover is an original interior part from the Center and Roof Consoles category, designed for facelifted 3 Series models. Made from genuine Dakota leather in red, it allows you to restore the cohesive look of your factory interior or aesthetically refresh a worn armrest cover, maintaining the characteristic BMW style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9134489-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9134489
• Substitutable numbers: 9134489, 51169134489, 6965740, 51166965740
• Color: Red
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92 LCI

The presented armrest cover has been specifically designed for the center console of the BMW 3 Series E90, E91, and E92 generations after the facelift (LCI). This ensures the preservation of factory shapes, mounting points, and contour lines, allowing the part to seamlessly integrate with the center tunnel, cup holders, and other interior panels.

Its original BMW OE origin translates to a proper fit with the armrest hinge and opening mechanism, eliminating the need for modifications or adjustments. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a worn or damaged cover, where maintaining factory ergonomics and appearance is crucial.

Materials and Finish – Red Dakota Leather

The cover is upholstered in Dakota leather in a red shade, characteristic of sporty BMW interior configurations. This type of leather features a uniform texture and a pleasant feel, enhancing forearm comfort while driving.

The red color allows for:

• Maintaining consistency with factory Dakota Red upholstery in seats and door panels,
• Highlighting the sporty character of the cabin in M Sport and other dynamic equipment versions,
• Aesthetically refreshing the interior when replacing a worn or discolored cover.

Thanks to the use of original material, the leather retains its proper stiffness and hinge operation, reducing the risk of cracking or excessive creasing during daily use.

Functional Characteristics and Installation

As a part from the Center and Roof Consoles category, the armrest cover serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. It provides a comfortable support for the driver's and front passenger's arm, while also concealing the storage compartment in the center tunnel, maintaining interior tidiness.

Key functional features:

• Preservation of factory geometry and support height,
• Compatibility with the original armrest opening mechanism,
• Visual consistency with other elements of the BMW center console.

This part is from the aftermarket, which is important when selecting parts for a car of a similar age – it allows for a more natural visual match with the rest of the interior compared to a brand-new component from a different production series.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The armrest cover is a used part, sourced from the disassembly of an original BMW interior. This type of part is suitable as a replacement for a damaged cover (cracks, abrasions, leather defects) or for completing an interior after a conversion to Dakota Red upholstery.

In service applications, it is particularly important that the product has an assigned OEM part number and corresponding interchangeable numbers – this facilitates verification of compatibility with specific equipment versions and car model years in BMW catalogs and parts selection systems.

Expanding the BMW Center Console Offering

If you are looking for other parts from the console category for this manufacturer, it is worth checking the full offer of BMW Center and Roof Consoles to select complete sets of panels, armrests, and storage compartment covers tailored to specific interior configurations.

For users interested in more advanced BMW modifications, including units from the B58 family in newer generations of the 3 Series, the Global Parts guide may be helpful: BMW B58 Code – Pre-Purchase Checklist for Turbocharger and Intercooler for BMW 3 Series (G20), which discusses the selection of mechanical components, compatibility, and installation issues.