BMW F06 F12 F13 Trim Panel Center Console Front Left N/S Oyster 9197333

The BMW F06/F12/F13 Left Front Center Console Trim Panel in Oyster Grey is an original interior component designed for the 6 Series models, ensuring a cohesive, factory-finish cockpit. With a precise fit to the driver's or front passenger's side of the center console, this item from the Cladding, decorative strips, and decorations group allows for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged or worn trim. Finished in the elegant Oyster Grey - KNG shade, it harmoniously blends with the original BMW interior color scheme.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9238173
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9238173
• Substitutable numbers: 9238173, 51169238173, 9197333, 51169197333
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Oyster Grey - KNG
• Category: Trim

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 6 Series

The presented panel is designed for installation in the front section of the center console on the left side in BMW F06, F12, and F13 models. This means its geometry, mounting points, and contour lines are consistent with the factory interior design of these body variants, facilitating installation and ensuring proper alignment with adjacent cockpit elements.

As an original BMW part, the panel maintains the manufacturer's characteristic quality of workmanship, ensuring that the vehicle's interior remains visually and functionally cohesive after replacement. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged decorative elements, or restoring the car to a near-factory condition.

Oyster Grey Color Scheme – Consistency with Factory Finish

The finish in the Oyster Grey - KNG shade has been designed for light interior configurations of the BMW 6 Series. The carefully selected shade of grey with a subtle, elegant tone helps maintain a uniform appearance of the center console, without color discrepancies when juxtaposed with other upholstery elements.

This makes the panel suitable for both replacing a single damaged component and for a broader renovation of the console area, where visual continuity of surfaces and aesthetic transitions between adjacent cladding are crucial.

Element Characteristics and Practical Application

The center console trim panel serves both an aesthetic and protective function. It covers the structural elements of the center tunnel, providing a smooth, easy-to-maintain surface, while also protecting internal components from accidental mechanical damage and dirt.

Key advantages of this element include:

• factory fit to the center console shape in BMW F06/F12/F13,
• color consistency with light interior configurations,
• possibility of aesthetically replacing a damaged or scratched trim strip,
• maintaining the original character of the cabin without the need for modifications.

Due to its placement in the front interior, the panel has a direct impact on the visual perception of the cockpit, making its proper selection and condition important for vehicle resale and for professional bodywork, paint, and upholstery repairs.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OEM Parts

The element is offered in used condition, allowing for economical replacement while maintaining the original BMW specification. Unlike aftermarket alternatives, an OEM part ensures conformity of shape, surface texture, and joint lines with other cladding, resulting in a natural interior appearance after installation.

Choosing an original center console trim panel is particularly beneficial for vehicles where maintaining the factory character of the cabin is a priority, e.g., for well-maintained, collector's items, or those being prepared for sale in the higher segment of the used car market.

Expanding Work on BMW Decorative Elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the interior decorative zone in your BMW and require other elements from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW Cladding, decorative strips, and decorations category.

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