BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Trim Panel Dashboard Dash Cover Light Control Unit

The BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 Dashboard Trim Panel with Light Control Unit Cover is an original interior component designed for factory installation in the driver's console. This dashboard section is responsible for the aesthetic and functional surrounding of the light control module, ensuring a cohesive cockpit appearance and secure mounting of switches. This solution is for users who wish to restore the correct look and ergonomics of the driver's area after damage or wear of the original part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6938703
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6938703
• Substitutable numbers: 61316938703, 6938703, 140426
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Dashboard

The presented element belongs to the dashboard category and is fitted for the BMW 3 Series E90, E91, E92, and E93 generation. The panel serves as a housing and cover for the lighting control assembly, integrating into one component:

• a frame around the light switch,
• a cover for the dashboard section to the left of the steering wheel,
• a mounting area for the lighting control unit.

This maintains the correct cockpit geometry, and the switches remain within the driver's reach, with clear access and stable mounting.

Construction and Fit for BMW 3 Series

The BMW dashboard panel is designed as an OEM part, which translates to factory-perfect fitment with other interior elements. The shape, division lines, and mounting points are consistent with the original cockpit construction in the 3 Series E90–E93, facilitating installation and eliminating the need for modifications.

The element is prepared for integration with the factory lighting control module, ensuring:

• correct positioning of the light switch,
• stable seating within the dashboard structure,
• an aesthetic finish of the edges around the control unit.

Condition, Application, and Benefits of Replacement

As a used part, the panel allows for economical interior repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This is a practical solution in situations where:

• the original dashboard section has been mechanically damaged (cracks, broken clips),
• there was improper removal of the light module,
• replacement is necessary after a collision or intervention in the wiring.

Replacing the panel restores the correct appearance of the driver's area, facilitates the installation of the lighting control unit, and reduces the risk of looseness or improper switch seating. Factory fitment for BMW minimizes service time and reduces the risk of incompatibility with adjacent cockpit elements.

Integration with Other BMW Dashboard Elements

The panel works with other dashboard components, creating a visually and functionally cohesive area around the steering wheel. The appropriately selected geometry allows for:

• maintaining the continuity of interior styling lines,
• proper edge alignment with adjacent panels,
• preserving the ergonomic layout of lighting controls.

This provides the driver with a cockpit that is close to factory condition, without compromising ergonomics or functionality.

Supplement to the BMW Dashboard Offer

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