BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Cover Trim Panel Gear Selecting Lever Gearbox 6974710

The BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI Gear Selector Trim Panel is an original center console trim piece designed for installation in the front interior. Designed by BMW as part of the factory equipment, it ensures a cohesive cockpit appearance and a precise fit for the gear selector lever.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6974710
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6974710
• Substitutable numbers: 51166974710, 6974710, 51166960878, 6960878, 149492
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and Function of the Part

The described gear selector trim panel is dedicated to the facelifted (LCI) BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic and functional finish to the area around the gear selector in the front cabin, maintaining the factory geometry and operating ergonomics.

Thanks to its construction conforming to the manufacturer's design, this part allows for the restoration of the original center console appearance after damage, wear, or previous modifications. The fit with other interior trim strips and seals is in accordance with OEM standards, minimizing the risk of play, creaks, or unsightly gaps.

Construction and Fit for BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI

The panel is designed as an integral part of the center tunnel trim for facelifted versions, taking into account the characteristic shape of the gear selector lever and the surrounding decorative strips. The design includes factory mounting points, ensuring a structured and repeatable installation process.

Its original origin from the Window Seals and Trim Strips group means that the part works in conjunction with other interior finishing components, creating a visually and functionally cohesive set. Proper fitting to the shape of the center tunnel limits the ingress of dirt into the selector mechanism area and facilitates interior cleanliness.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered panel is a used part, sourced from the dismantling of original BMW equipment. Such components are often chosen for repairs and restorations because they retain the factory geometry, color scheme, and mounting method, which is particularly important for visible interior parts.

Using an original part from the aftermarket allows for:

• maintaining a cohesive cockpit appearance with other trim elements,
• cost savings compared to new parts,
• preserving the factory installation standard without the need for modifications.

Selection by OEM Number and Interchangeable Numbers

The part has an assigned manufacturer part number and associated interchangeable numbers, facilitating unambiguous identification and selection for a specific equipment version. If you have doubts about fitting it to your particular BMW 5 Series model, it is advisable to use the OEM number or reference numbers to avoid discrepancies in shape or mounting.

If you want to verify the compatibility of the part with your car step-by-step based on the OEM number or VIN, a practical guide will be helpful: how to select the correct car part by VIN and OEM number.

Expanding Modernization within BMW Trim Strips and Seals

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the center console area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, decorative strips, or additional trim around the gear lever, check the available parts in the BMW Window Seals and Trim Strips category.

Summary

The BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Gear Selector Trim Panel is a practical, original trim piece for the front interior, designed for installation around the gear selector lever. Choosing this part allows you to maintain the factory character of the cockpit, improve the aesthetics of the center tunnel, and ensure proper covering of the selector mechanism, which is important both visually and functionally.