BMW 6 Series 2 E63 E64 Decor Panel Centre Console Cover Trim Ashtray Ruthenium

The Ruthenium Ashtray Cover Center Console Trim Panel for BMW 6 Series E63/E64 is an original interior trim element designed for factory installation in the center console. With its distinctive Ruthenium finish and precise fit to the BMW construction, this component allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a worn or damaged panel. It's a solution for users who want to maintain a cohesive interior look while preserving the factory assembly standard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7076018-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7076018
• Substitutable numbers: 51167076018, 7076018, 7114939, 7009287, 528506, EM
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in BMW 6 Series E63/E64

The presented center console trim panel is part of the Dashboard category, responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the central interior area and housing the ashtray. The design has been developed specifically for the BMW 6 Series E63/E64 generation, ensuring proper alignment with other cockpit components such as the center tunnel, gear shifter, and control elements.

The Ruthenium finish lends the interior a subtle, modern character, complementing both light and dark upholstery. The panel integrates a decorative overlay and an ashtray cover into a single unit, creating a visually cohesive and organized module.

Construction and Mounting Fit

The element is designed as an OEM part, meaning its geometry, mounting points, and parting lines are consistent with BMW's factory specifications. This facilitates installation in place of the original panel without the need for modifications, adjustments, or the use of non-factory solutions.

• dedicated form for the BMW 6 Series E63/E64 center console,
• integrated ashtray cover in the same decorative finish,
• consistent lines and edges matched to adjacent cockpit elements,
• construction designed to work with original mountings.

Thanks to this construction, the panel, once installed, maintains the factory interior appearance, without visible gaps, stress, or unnatural seams between components.

Benefits of Using an Original Decorative Panel

Using the original Ruthenium finish center console trim panel allows for the restoration of interior visual consistency after mechanical damage, surface wear, or failed modifications. This is particularly important for vehicles where maintaining the original configuration and vehicle value is crucial.

• Factory Fit – the panel works with original dashboard elements, eliminating the risk of installation problems.
• Cohesive Aesthetics – the uniform Ruthenium finish eliminates color and texture differences between console components.
• Practical Ashtray Integration – the ashtray cover is part of the panel, making it easier to maintain order and aesthetics in the central interior zone.
• Solution Aligned with BMW Design – preserves the original cockpit ergonomics and styling concept.

Condition and Service Application

This item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for repairs, restorations, or bringing a car back to a factory-like condition on a reasonable budget. This type of decorative panel is often chosen for:

• replacing a damaged or scratched center console,
• restoring the original appearance after interior modifications,
• comprehensive cockpit restoration in the BMW 6 Series E63/E64.

By maintaining the factory geometry and finish, the panel allows for a technically correct repair without altering the dashboard structure.

Related Items and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other items from the same category, such as decorative panels, console covers, or storage compartment lids, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

For drivers considering service or replacement of powertrain components alongside interior work, a useful supplement might be a guide on choosing and operating transmissions – you can find it in the article Gearbox: Manual, Automatic, or DSG – Common Faults and Used Gearbox Buying Guide.