Mini Countryman R60 R61 Cover Air Outlet Dashboard Left N/S Black

The Mini R60 R61 Left Air Vent Grille Cover is a precisely fitted component from the Dashboard Parts category, designed for installation on the left side of Mini vehicles. It provides an aesthetic and functional finish to the air vent area, ensuring a cohesive cockpit appearance and stable airflow direction. By maintaining factory geometry, it offers a practical solution for repairs or interior completion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9810005
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9810005
• Substitutable numbers: 9810005, 51459810005
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Dashboard System

The air vent grille cover is responsible for correctly framing the ventilation duct on the left side of the dashboard, contributing to comfortable vent operation and the visual consistency of the entire cockpit. The part is specifically designed for Mini models in the R60 and R61 series, ensuring proper fitment with adjacent dashboard components.

This solution allows for:

• maintaining the stable position of the air vent grille relative to the dashboard,
• reducing unwanted play and vibrations around the air outlet,
• an aesthetic closure of the air vent opening edge on the driver's side.

Color Scheme and Interior Integration

The black color of the cover facilitates integration with typical Mini interior configurations, which are often dominated by dark dashboard shades. This finish helps maintain a uniform cockpit style and does not distract from the gauges and control elements.

The neutral, dark color:

• minimizes the visibility of minor operational dirt,
• aids in matching various upholstery and decorative panel variants,
• allows for the preservation of the original character of the Mini interior.

Vehicle Placement and Installation Aspects

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the dashboard, in the driver's air vent area. This placement requires maintaining appropriate geometry and rigidity so that the cover correctly interacts with the air vent grille and adjacent panels.

When selecting and installing, it is worth paying attention to:

• compatibility with the specific generation of the Mini R60 / R61 dashboard,
• correct alignment of the edges with the ventilation duct,
• careful seating of clips or mounting points to avoid later creaks and looseness.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This cover is from the used parts segment, meaning it has been previously used in a vehicle. Such components are often chosen for dashboard repairs when maintaining factory fitment and reducing costs compared to new parts is a priority. A used air vent grille cover allows for restoring the full functionality of the air vent area without altering the dashboard structure.

Complementary Mini Dashboard Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as blanking plates, vent surrounds, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Dashboard Parts category.

Technical Support and Mini Project Development

For Mini owners who are planning modifications to the exhaust system and performance alongside interior work, advisory materials on selecting and installing tuning components may be useful. In this context, it is worth reading the article Used Mini John Cooper Works Pro Sport Exhaust – A Legal Way to a Race-Car Sound and +7 HP, which discusses the practical aspects of upgrading a Mini using used components.