BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cover Centre Console Trim Ashtray Gear Titan 90 Silver

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cover Centre Console Trim Ashtray Gear Titan 90 Silver is an original interior component designed for installation in the front cabin area. The silver finish gives the cockpit a cohesive, modern look, while the factory design ensures a perfect fit with the standard dashboard. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged panel or refreshing the interior aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6970136-6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6970136
• Substitutable numbers: 51167078571, 7078571, 7118040, 51166970136, 6970136
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Silver
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function in the BMW 3 E90/E91

The presented item is designed for installation in the front part of the center console in BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation models. It covers the area around the gear shifter and the ashtray, integrating these components into one cohesive panel. This makes it possible to restore the factory control layout in the center tunnel following a collision, wear, or previous modifications.

The panel is part of the original BMW interior system, which facilitates installation in place of the factory component without the need for structural modifications. This solution is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, interior restoration, or returning the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Titan Silver finish and visual fit

The Titan Silver color is characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 trim levels and blends well with black and dark grey cockpit elements. The uniform color scheme of the panel allows for stylistic consistency in the center tunnel, which is important for both daily use and vehicle resale.

The factory surface finish provides the appropriate texture and shade, allowing the panel to harmonize with adjacent dashboard elements. This is especially important when replacing non-factory or damaged components and you want to maintain the original character of the BMW interior.

Component characteristics and installation

As an original BMW component, the center console panel is designed for the standard mounting points in the front tunnel. This facilitates installation in workshop or service conditions without the need for adjusting brackets or creating additional mounts. The panel design provides for integration with the factory ashtray and the gear shifter area.

The item comes from a used vehicle, which is typical for original salvaged parts. This allows for compliance with factory specifications while optimizing the costs of interior repair or modernization.

Practical application and benefits of choosing a used part

Replacing the center console panel is recommended in cases of cracks, scratches, mechanical damage, or signs of heavy wear in the gear shifter and ashtray zone. Using an original Titan Silver component allows you to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the center tunnel without compromising on fitment.

Choosing an original used BMW part is also a cost-effective and technical solution – you maintain factory geometry, fitment, and compatibility with other interior elements, avoiding the problems typical of cheaper, imprecise aftermarket replacements.

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Completing the BMW center console zone

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