Gear Selector Cover BMW F20 F21 F22 M Performance Gear Shift Trim Panel 2343740

Gear Selector Cover BMW F20 F21 F22 M Performance Gear Shift Trim Panel is an original center console trim component designed for BMW F2x series models with the M Performance package. This aesthetic decorative panel around the gear shifter allows you to restore a cohesive interior look while ensuring factory-fit and solid mounting. By using an original BMW part, you gain guaranteed compatibility with the factory center console layout.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-2343740
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2343740
• Substitutable numbers: 2343740, 51162343740
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described M Performance panel serves as a cover and surround for the gear selector in the center console, visually integrating the gear shifter with the rest of the trim elements. As a part from the Window seals and trim strips category, it is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the space around the selector mechanism, limiting the ingress of dirt, and providing stable guidance for the edges of the upholstery and adjacent trim strips.

In practice, this means that after installation, the panel creates a uniform, compact center console surface without unwanted gaps or play, which translates into a more orderly cabin appearance and comfort when using the gear shifter.

Construction and fitment for BMW F20, F21, F22

As an OEM BMW component, the M Performance panel has been designed specifically for the geometry of the center console in selected F2x series models. This means precise fitment with the factory gear selector, the surrounding frame, and adjacent decorative strips. The design includes appropriate mounting and routing points, which facilitates installation and any subsequent service maintenance.

The panel's finish is consistent with the M Performance design line – it focuses on a sporty, dynamic interior character while maintaining the understated, technical aesthetic typical of BMW. As a result, the element blends well with both standard and more extensive interior configurations.

Benefits of using the original M Performance panel

Using the original gear selector panel in a BMW F20, F21, F22 offers a number of practical and visual benefits:

• a cohesive center console look consistent with the factory M Performance styling,
• stable guidance for the edges of the upholstery and adjacent decorative strips,
• limitation of dirt ingress into the area around the selector mechanism,
• easier maintenance of cleanliness in the gear shifter zone,
• preservation of the original BMW interior character, which is important for the vehicle's future resale value.

As a trim component, the panel allows for an easy visual refresh of the vehicle's interior, especially in the case of wear or damage to the existing cover. It is a practical solution for users who care about the technical consistency and aesthetics of the cabin.

Condition and service application

The offered panel is a used part, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative to a new component while maintaining the original BMW specification. It works well both as a replacement for a damaged panel after center console disassembly and during modernization work when the vehicle owner wants to equip the interior with M Performance line trim.

Thanks to the factory design and the preservation of the original geometry, installing the panel in place of the existing element does not require interference with the tunnel structure or the use of non-factory mounting solutions, which is beneficial from the point of view of durability and subsequent service maintenance.

Related BMW trim components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the trim area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check out the available parts in the BMW window seals and trim strips category.

For those interested in the broader context of using original components in vehicles of this brand, an article discussing structural differences and the importance of OEM parts may be helpful – more information can be found in the material on the comparison of classic Mini and modern MINI and the role of original parts.