BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Front Frame Centre Cover Dash Trim Panel

BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Front Frame Centre Cover Dash Trim Panel is an original interior component from the Dashboard group, designed for installation in the front cabin area of facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series models. It serves as a precisely fitted frame for the central part of the cockpit, ensuring a cohesive appearance and stable mounting for other console components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9120979
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9120979
• Substitutable numbers: 51459120979, 9120979
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The centre cover frame is a component mounted in the front interior zone, in the immediate vicinity of the dashboard. It is responsible for:

• stable seating of control and trim elements in the central part of the cockpit,
• maintaining the correct geometry and lines of the dashboard,
• aesthetic finishing of the transition between the centre console and other interior panels.

Thanks to a design compliant with BMW factory standards, the frame allows for maintaining the original cockpit layout and facilitates the installation of other console components.

Compatibility with BMW 3 Series E90–E93 LCI

The presented frame has been designed for BMW 3 Series models of the E90, E91, E92, and E93 generations after the facelift (LCI). This means it is perfectly matched to the characteristic dashboard geometry of these body versions, while maintaining the correct mounting points and shape of the cockpit front.

The original BMW origin ensures dimensional compatibility with factory interior elements, which minimizes the risk of stress, squeaking, or looseness after installation.

Characteristics of the used component

The frame comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn centre console cover while maintaining factory specifications. A used component is a good solution in the case of:

• repairs after mechanical damage within the console area,
• restoring the original interior look after unsuccessful modifications,
• completing missing cockpit parts in restoration projects.

Choosing an original, used frame allows you to maintain material and visual consistency with the rest of the dashboard elements.

Benefits of using an original console frame

Using a factory centre cover frame in a BMW 3 Series E90–E93 LCI provides a number of practical benefits:

• Precise fitment with the dashboard and other interior panels,
• preservation of the original cockpit styling line,
• easier installation of other console components thanks to factory mounting points,
• reduction of the risk of unwanted noises resulting from component mismatch.

For users who care about maintaining the factory character of the BMW interior, this is a solution that is technically consistent with the rest of the dashboard system.

Related components and preparation for repair

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

Before installation, it is also worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of used interior components and their preparation for use – the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost? may be helpful, where you will find checklists and information on verifying elements before installation.