BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Cover Gear Selecting Lever Strip 3400695

BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Cover Gear Selecting Lever Strip is an original interior component designed for the first-generation BMW X3 models after the facelift. It provides an aesthetic finish to the center console, protects the gear selector mechanism, and helps maintain a consistent, factory-original look of the cockpit. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body version, it serves as a functional and visually cohesive addition to the gear lever area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-3400695
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3400695
• Substitutable numbers: 51163400695, 3400695, AS
• Category: Handbrake & Gear Stick Gaiters

Purpose and compatibility

The presented cover is dedicated to the BMW X3 E83 series in the post-facelift version (E83N LCI), in a configuration with a standard gear lever. The component belongs to the Handbrake and gear lever covers group, which means it is responsible for the aesthetic and functional finish of the central part of the console, in the immediate vicinity of the selector.

Its original BMW origin guarantees proper geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with the factory design of the center console, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of improper fitment.

Construction and function of the component

The gear lever cover in the BMW X3 E83 / E83N LCI performs several important technical and utility functions:

• it creates an orderly, compact housing around the selector,
• it limits the ingress of contaminants into the gear shifting mechanism area,
• it stabilizes the finish of the center console in the lever area,
• it provides a visually consistent division between the lever and other console elements.

Thanks to its factory design, the cover works with other center console components, maintaining the original ergonomics of gear lever operation and the range of motion of the selector intended by the manufacturer.

Condition, origin, and installation advantages

The component comes from a dismantled BMW vehicle, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. In practice, this translates into:

• certainty of fitment for the appropriate version of the BMW X3 E83 / E83N LCI,
• preservation of the original interior styling line,
• the possibility of installation in place of a worn or damaged cover without the need for console modifications.

Replacing the cover is a beneficial solution for interior renovation, repair after mechanical damage, or preparing the car for sale, where a consistent and well-maintained look of the gear lever area is important.

Application in service and interior modernization

The BMW X3 E83 / E83N LCI gear lever cover will prove useful both in professional service centers and in workshops specializing in the BMW brand. It is useful, among other things, for:

• repairs of the selector mechanism, when it is necessary to disassemble and reassemble the console housing,
• refreshing the vehicle's interior after intensive use,
• restoring the factory look after unsuccessful modifications or damage.

By maintaining the original design, the component allows for keeping the factory BMW finish standard, which is important both for private users and when reselling the vehicle.

Technical support and additional materials

When working within the center console and gear lever area, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the principles of diagnostics and operation of drivetrain systems. Practical tips regarding common faults and the selection of components related to the gearbox can be found in the article: Gearbox: manual, automatic, or DSG – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the center console area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, frames, or additional panels, check the available parts in the category BMW handbrake and gear lever covers.