BMW F10 M5 Centre Console Cover Trim Unit Button Gear Surround Panel 7846347

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F10 M5 Centre Console Cover Trim Unit Button Gear Surround Panel is an original interior component designed for installation in the front cabin area. This component from the Switches, control elements and ignition locks group allows for maintaining consistent ergonomics, aesthetics, and functionality of the factory BMW 5 Series F10 M5 cockpit. Thanks to its OEM design, it ensures a proper fit to the factory centre tunnel and control layout.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7846347-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7846347
• Substitutable numbers: 7846347, 61317846347, 7844957, 61317844957, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Switches & Controls

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The described centre console cover with button panel is a component mounted in the front interior zone, in the immediate vicinity of the gear shifter. It is responsible for the visual and functional integration of switches with the centre tunnel, enabling convenient access to the control of selected vehicle systems. The use of an original BMW part helps maintain factory mounting geometry and proper fitment with adjacent trim elements.

Construction and technical properties

The centre console cover in the BMW F10 M5 is designed as a rigid panel surrounding the gear shifter area, integrated with the space for control buttons. The construction provides precise edge alignment relative to the centre tunnel, which reduces the risk of squeaks and looseness during operation. The layout of the buttons is optimized for driver ergonomics, which facilitates the operation of vehicle functions without taking eyes off the road.

The original manufacturing ensures compatibility with factory wiring harnesses and control elements, as well as maintaining a consistent texture and color scheme with other M5 interior components. As a result, replacing a damaged panel with an OEM part does not require structural modifications or mounting adaptations.

Benefits of using an original BMW part

Using an original centre console cover with button panel in the BMW F10 M5 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining factory control ergonomics within the centre tunnel,
• consistent interior appearance in line with M5 specifications,
• secure mounting and stability of the element during daily use,
• easier diagnostics and service due to compliance with OEM solutions.

As a part from the Switches, control elements and ignition locks group, this panel influences both the comfort of operation and the user experience, especially in high-end vehicles such as the BMW 5 Series in the M version.

Characteristics of the used product

The item comes from the secondary market, which allows for cost reduction while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. A used centre console cover with button panel is a good solution in a situation where the factory component has suffered mechanical damage or operational wear. Choosing an OEM part from dismantling helps maintain high-quality interior finishing without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment.

Integration with other BMW control elements

The centre console panel in the BMW F10 M5 works with other control elements in the cabin, creating a coherent system of switches and buttons. Replacing this component is particularly important during post-collision repairs, interior upgrades, or restoring the vehicle to its factory specification. Thanks to the OEM design, it is possible to maintain the original arrangement of functions and the aesthetics characteristic of the M5 version.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the control zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as button panels, control modules, or ignition lock housings, check the available parts in the BMW Switches, control elements and ignition locks category.

If you are considering a wider use of original components from dismantling in premium class cars and want to learn practical tips on selecting such subassemblies, read the article Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, which discusses the advantages of using branded used parts in premium segment vehicles.