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

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Cover Trim Panel Gear Selecting Lever Gearbox is an original trim panel for the center console tunnel around the gear selector, designed for the front part of the console in post-facelift BMW 5 Series models. This component belongs to the Window seals and trim strips group and provides an aesthetic and functional finish to the gear selector area, ensuring a cohesive interior look and stable mounting of adjacent components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6974710-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6974710
• Substitutable numbers: 51166974710, 6974710, 51166960878, 6960878, 149492, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The presented center tunnel cover is designed specifically for post-facelift (LCI) BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models, where it serves as an aesthetic frame for the gear selector in the front of the cabin. As a part of the Window seals and trim strips group, it stabilizes adjacent panels, reduces gaps, and helps maintain the visual consistency of the center console.

Thanks to its precise fit to the factory mounting points, the panel allows for the preservation of the original tunnel geometry, which is essential both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged trim elements.

Construction and fitment for BMW 5 Series

The cover was developed as an OEM part for BMW, meaning its shape, mounting points, and contact lines with other tunnel elements comply with factory standards. This translates into:

• secure seating in the front part of the center console,
• correct edge alignment around the gear selector,
• seamless connection with adjacent trim strips and decorative panels.

Such fitment facilitates installation and removal during service, and minimizes the risk of unwanted play or rattling during vehicle operation.

Benefits of using an original trim strip

Using an original gear selector trim panel in a BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI allows you to maintain the factory character of the interior and proper ergonomics. This component:

• restores the aesthetics of the center tunnel after mechanical damage or wear,
• ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and console geometry,
• facilitates the correct alignment of other trim strips and seals in this area.

For users who care about a cohesive cabin appearance and proper fitment of trim elements, choosing an original trim strip is a technically safe and predictable solution for vehicle maintenance.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered panel is a used part, sourced from vehicle dismantling, which in practice offers a favorable compromise between cost and maintaining original BMW specifications. Such components are a popular choice for interior repairs when the priority is factory fitment and compatibility with other cockpit elements.

If you are considering whether a used or refurbished part is a better choice, our guide article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs? may be helpful, as it discusses the practical differences between these solutions using examples of popular BMW components.

Expanding the center tunnel area in your BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trim strips, guide seals, or masking panels, check out the available parts in the BMW window seals and trim strips category.