BMW X5 X6 Series E70 LCI E71 Rear Centre Console Oddments Tray Insert 6963379

BMW E70 LCI E71 Rear Center Console Insert 6963379 is an original interior part from the Dashboard category, designed for installation in the rear cabin. This black, aesthetically pleasing insert allows for the restoration of the original look of the center console, ensuring stylistic and functional consistency with other equipment elements. It's a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original character of their BMW interior and avoid makeshift repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6973519
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6973519
• Substitutable numbers: 51166973519, 6973519, 6963379, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function of the Rear Console Insert

The presented insert is designed as a component of the rear center console in BMW E70 LCI and E71 models. Its purpose is to aesthetically finish the space between the seats, in the area intended for rear-seat passengers. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific vehicle generation, this element helps maintain a consistent design line and ensures the correct integration of other console components.

Its placement in the rear cabin means the insert is not only visually important but also functional – it organizes the space, conceals the console's structure, and allows for the proper mounting of adjacent elements. This is particularly crucial in vehicles with heavily used interiors, where the absence of a console module affects passenger comfort.

Color Scheme and Fit with BMW Interior

The black color of the insert has been chosen to match the typical BMW interior finish palette, facilitating integration with factory panels, center tunnels, and upholstery elements. Its neutral, dark shade allows for use in configurations with both light and dark upholstery, without the risk of a visual disconnect from the rest of the cockpit.

Thanks to its precise shape and dedicated purpose, the insert works with the original mounting points in the rear of the console. This allows for a stable installation without the need for additional adapters or modifications, which is important for the durability of the assembly and to minimize unwanted noises during driving.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

As a part from the Dashboard category, the rear center console insert is part of the interior trim system, working in conjunction with the center tunnel, control panels, and structural covers. The design intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle allows for the preservation of the console's original lines and proper alignment with adjacent components.

The product is designed for BMW vehicles and is a solution for users who:

• wish to replace a missing rear center console insert,
• plan to replace a damaged insert with an original equivalent,
• care about maintaining a consistent, factory-original interior appearance.

Due to its dedicated purpose, installation is based on the factory mounting points in the rear of the vehicle, which facilitates the quick restoration of the center console's full functionality.

Product Condition and Practical Application

The rear center console insert is a used part, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new components while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For many BMW E70 LCI and E71 owners, this is a way to restore interior completeness without altering the vehicle's structure or resorting to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

In practice, using such an insert allows for:

• filling gaps after the removal or damage of the original part,
• improving the aesthetics of the rear passenger cabin,
• maintaining visual consistency with other center console elements.

Complementary Interior Elements and Additional Information

If you are planning a more extensive modernization or refresh of your BMW's cockpit and need other console trim, panel, or cover elements, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

For a comprehensive cabin renovation, it's also worth considering replacing seats, steering wheels, or multimedia modules – practical tips for selecting and installing used parts can be found in the article Premium Interior for Half the Price: Used Seats, Steering Wheels, and Multimedia.