BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Ashtray Centre Console Cover Aluminium 6982447

The BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Ashtray Centre Console Cover Aluminium is an original aluminium ashtray cover for the centre tunnel, designed for the front section of the console in the 3 Series E90/E91. This item from the Dashboard Components category helps restore a cohesive interior look, ensuring factory fit, aesthetics, and proper operation of the cover mechanism. It is a used BMW part, ideal for professional repairs or restoring the cockpit to its factory condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6982447-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6982447
• Substitutable numbers: 7118040, 7078571, 7129555, 51166982445, 51166982447, 6982447, 51167129552, 7129552
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the BMW E90/E91 Cockpit

The centre tunnel ashtray cover is responsible for aesthetically closing the recess in the front part of the console, integrating with the dashboard panel. Thanks to its aluminium finish, it harmoniously blends with other interior trim elements, creating a cohesive, organised appearance. Its placement in the front centre console area makes it a highly visible detail, significantly impacting the perceived quality of the entire cockpit.

Construction and Dashboard Fitment

This component was designed by BMW as part of the centre tunnel assembly system for the 3 Series E90/E91. The cover's construction is compatible with the factory ashtray opening and closing mechanism, allowing for the preservation of original operating ergonomics. The aluminium finish provides:

• colour and texture consistency with other console trims,
• adequate rigidity and stability during mechanism operation,
• surface durability for daily use.

Thanks to its factory origin, the part retains its original mounting geometry, which facilitates installation and minimises the risk of misalignment with adjacent dashboard elements.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The ashtray cover is a used part, sourced from the disassembly of an original BMW 3 Series E90/E91 interior. This type of component is particularly useful when the factory cover has suffered mechanical damage, surface wear, or has been replaced with a non-factory alternative, and a return to the original specification is necessary. By maintaining OEM standards, proper fitment with the dashboard and other centre console panels can be expected.

Benefits of Using an Original Ashtray Cover

Choosing an original ashtray cover with an aluminium finish offers a range of practical benefits:

• Factory Fitment – no modifications required, the part works with existing guides and mountings.
• Cohesive Interior Aesthetics – maintaining a uniform design line for the dashboard and centre console.
• Professional Repair Outcome – replacing a worn or damaged part with an original BMW component.
• Can be used in post-accident repairs and interior restorations.

For workshops specialising in the BMW brand and owners who care about their cockpit's condition, this is a practical solution for restoring the vehicle's interior appearance and functionality.

Related BMW Dashboard Components

If you are upgrading your centre tunnel or comprehensively restoring the cockpit in the 3 Series E90/E91 and need other assembly elements, panels, or covers related to this area of the BMW interior, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboard Components category.

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