Dashboard Cover Trim BMW F01 F02 Dash Middle Wood Ash Gleaming 9118880

The BMW F01/F02 dashboard center console trim strip in high-gloss ash wood is an original interior part designed for installation in the front of the cockpit. This decorative panel allows you to restore a cohesive dashboard appearance, ensuring factory fit, aesthetic finish, and compatibility with other interior elements. It's a solution for users who want to maintain the original character of the BMW 7 Series F01/F02 cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9118880
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9118880
• Substitutable numbers: 51459118880, 9118880, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Dashboard

The presented decorative trim strip is an element from the Dashboard group, mounted in the front part of the vehicle, in the central cockpit area. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the center part of the dashboard, masking structural support elements and creating a cohesive line with other wood inserts in the cabin.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the panel precisely fits the shape of the center console, which limits the risk of unwanted gaps, creaks, or shade differences compared to the original BMW 7 Series F01/F02 interior elements.

Construction and Finish Characteristics

The trim strip is designed as a decorative panel with a high-gloss ash wood finish. This type of veneer is characteristic of luxury versions, emphasizing the representative character of a premium BMW interior.

• Glossy lacquered surface, matched to the factory finish of other decorative elements.
• Construction prepared for installation in the central part of the dashboard, in the front area.
• Original fixings designed for the BMW F01/F02 platform, which facilitates correct component seating.

This solution allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the interior, without the need to use replacements with a different shade or structure.

Benefits of Using an Original Trim Strip

Using an original decorative panel in a BMW dashboard offers a range of practical benefits, important for both the user and the workshop:

• Cohesive Cockpit Appearance – restoration of the factory decor line in the central part of the dashboard.
• Better fit than universal replacements, which limits the need for additional installation modifications.
• Possibility to restore the original interior character after mechanical damage or interventions by previous owners.
• A preferred solution for accident repairs and premium vehicle renovations.

The used item allows for economical repair while maintaining the original BMW specification, which is particularly important for 7 Series cars, where both comfort and compliance with factory equipment are crucial.

Installation in the Front Part of the Vehicle

The trim strip is intended for installation in the front area of the cabin, in the dashboard area. Thanks to the factory mounting points, the installation process is predictable for an experienced mechanic or car upholsterer, and the risk of improper fit is limited.

In practice, installation involves removing the existing decorative panel and seating the new element in the same points, maintaining the order of removing covers and adjacent modules. This allows for reduced vehicle downtime and limited intervention in other cockpit components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as decorative panels, console covers, or additional trim inserts, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

Additional Information and Support for Selection

When choosing used OEM interior parts for a vehicle, matching the body generation and equipment variant is crucial. If you have doubts about compatibility with a specific BMW F01/F02 version, it is worth consulting a mechanic or an interior equipment specialist.

To better understand how the availability of used original parts affects repair times and service costs, you can read the article: Availability of Car Parts Off the Shelf vs. Repair Time – How Used OEM Parts Shorten Workshop Stays?.