BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 LCI Gear Selector Selecting Lever Surround Cover Black

The BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 LCI Gear Selector Selecting Lever Surround Cover Black is a factory-original center console trim component designed for facelift (LCI) models. This used, genuine part allows you to restore the cohesive look of the center console and maintain the ergonomics of the gear selector in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7155646-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7155646
• Substitutable numbers: 51167155646, 7155646, 51167118043, 7118043
• Color: Black
• Category: Handbrake & Gear Stick Gaiters

Purpose and function of the component

The presented cover belongs to the Handbrake and gear lever covers category and is tailored to the center console of the 3 Series E90, E91, and E92 facelift generations. The element creates an aesthetic frame around the gear selector, masking the edges of the mechanism and ensuring a tidy, factory-finished interior look.

The black color scheme facilitates integration with most upholstery and center panel configurations, making the cover blend well with both comfort-oriented and more dynamic interior styles.

Construction and fitment for BMW 3 Series LCI

The cover has been designed specifically for the geometry of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92 LCI center console, which translates into a precise fit with the gear selector and adjacent trim elements. The design features appropriate openings and edges for the factory selector mechanism, ensuring that installation is straightforward and consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

As an OEM BMW part, the component maintains proper rigidity and stability once installed, reducing the risk of unwanted play or rattling during daily vehicle operation.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original gear lever cover in your BMW 3 Series offers a number of practical benefits:

• restoring the cohesive look of the center console after damage or wear of the previous element,
• maintaining factory ergonomics of the gear selector operation,
• secure fitment to the console structure without the need for modifications,
• keeping the interior in line with the manufacturer's design standards.

For users who care about the visual condition of the cabin, replacing a worn or cracked frame with an original component is a simple way to improve the overall appearance of the cockpit.

Product condition and service application

The cover is a used part, sourced from disassembly, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new parts while maintaining original BMW specifications. Such components are frequently used both in independent workshops and by knowledgeable users servicing their own vehicles.

Thanks to the retention of factory mounting points, the installation of the cover can be carried out as part of standard center console work, without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Integration with the gear shifting system and technical knowledge

The gear selector cover works with the factory gear shifting mechanism, serving as its outer trim. When working on the drivetrain or upgrading the interior, it is worth considering the condition of the trim elements around the lever to avoid subsequent disassembly.

For drivers interested in a broader context of operating and servicing gear shifting systems, a guide describing common faults and principles for selecting used components may be useful – this is discussed in detail in the article Manual, automatic or DSG transmission – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox.

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