Glove Box BMW E87 Trim Panel Black Storage Compartment 7136185 6954344

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Glove Box BMW E87 Trim Panel Black Storage Compartment is an original interior component designed for dashboard installation. This practical, lockable compartment for small accessories helps keep the cabin organized while maintaining the factory look and stylistic consistency characteristic of the BMW 1 Series E87. Thanks to its black finish, the storage compartment integrates harmoniously with the rest of the cockpit elements, ensuring an aesthetic and functional effect.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6954344-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6954344
• Substitutable numbers: 51456954344, 6954344, 51457136185, 7136185, 7124559
• Color: Black
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function in the BMW E87

The presented item is a complete passenger glove box housing with a trim panel, designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E87 dashboard. It is responsible for the secure storage of documents, owner's manuals, small accessories, and additional equipment, while masking the internal structure of the dashboard. Precise fitment to factory mounting points facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original geometry of the cockpit without the need for modifications.

Construction and finish

The storage compartment is manufactured as a closed module with a black front panel, consistent with the typical BMW E87 interior finish. The design includes integrated hinges and an opening mechanism, as well as a properly shaped internal pocket. The black surface of the panel has been selected to reduce light reflections and ensure consistency with adjacent dashboard elements.

As a part from the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group, this component works with factory latches and mounting elements, which translates into stable seating and proper operation of the glove box lid during daily use.

Condition, fitment, and installation

The item comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn glove box while maintaining the original BMW specification. The design is intended for installation in place of the factory module, using existing mounting points in the dashboard. This allows the replacement process to be carried out in an orderly manner, without interfering with the cockpit structure.

Selecting the correct storage compartment is facilitated by the OEM marking and related reference numbers, which allow for verifying compatibility with a specific BMW E87 equipment version. This approach minimizes the risk of mismatch and facilitates the planning of service work within the vehicle's interior.

Benefits of using an original storage compartment

Using an original passenger glove box module in a BMW E87 provides several significant benefits:

• maintaining a consistent interior style thanks to the black panel matched to the dashboard,
• factory fitment of elements and proper operation of the opening mechanism,
• the ability to restore full functionality of the storage compartment after damage or wear of the previous element,
• easier resale of the car thanks to maintaining the original look of the cockpit.

For users who pay attention to detail, replacing a worn or cracked storage compartment with an original module allows for restoring a consistent, orderly interior look and daily comfort.

Expanding work within the storage compartment and dashboard area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the storage compartment and dashboard area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as lids, side panels, or locking mechanisms, check the available parts in the BMW storage compartments, doors, and locks category.

When working in the dashboard area, one often also interacts with air ducts and elements responsible for air distribution from the air conditioning and heating system. To better plan the selection of components related to thermal comfort in the cabin, it is worth using the advice contained in the article Air conditioning and heating – part selection and maintenance for year-round comfort, which discusses the principles of selecting used OEM elements and their maintenance.