BMW E60 E61 LCI Cover Trim Panel Dashboard Frame Wood Bamboo Anthracite 9156042

BMW E60 E61 LCI Dashboard Trim Strip Wood Panel is an original interior trim element from the Dashboard category, designed for installation in the front part of the cockpit. The wooden trim strip allows for restoring a cohesive dashboard appearance, ensuring aesthetic matching with other equipment elements and solid mounting at factory points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9156042-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9156042
• Substitutable numbers: 9156042, 51459156042
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Fitment for BMW

The dashboard trim strip panel cover has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 models after the facelift (LCI), which guarantees a proper fit to the cockpit shape and factory mounting brackets. The element is intended for installation in the front dashboard area, making it an integral visual and functional part of the front panel.

As part of the BMW group, the trim strip maintains the brand's characteristic styling line, and the wood finish emphasizes the elegant character of the interior, without the need for cockpit structure modifications.

Construction and Function of the Wooden Element

The wooden dashboard panel cover performs several important functions in the vehicle:

• masks structural dashboard elements, ensuring a cohesive, organized cockpit appearance,
• stabilizes the front panel section, reducing unwanted play and vibrations,
• protects the dashboard surface from direct contact with small objects,
• complements the factory interior trim package in wood versions.

The precisely shaped surface of the trim strip allows for proper alignment with adjacent dashboard elements, resulting in an aesthetic installation without visible gaps.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Use

The element comes from original vehicle equipment and is offered as a used BMW part, allowing for the preservation of factory manufacturing standards while optimizing repair or interior renovation costs. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or scratched wooden trim strip,
• restoring dashboard completeness after the removal of other components,
• interior renovation while maintaining the original BMW character.

Using an original dashboard panel cover minimizes the risk of installation problems typical of aftermarket parts and allows for maintaining the visual consistency of the entire cockpit.

Installation Information and Part Identification

The trim strip is designed for installation in the front part of the dashboard, in the factory-designated location, using original mounting points. This allows the installation process to be carried out in an organized manner, without the need to interfere with the cockpit's load-bearing structure.

To facilitate identification in catalog systems and configurators, the product has assigned designations such as SKU, OEM Part Number, and additional interchangeable numbers. This information allows for verifying the element's compatibility with a specific vehicle equipment version. The component's brand is designated as BMW, and its current condition and placement on the vehicle are detailed in the technical specification.

Related Elements and Additional Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive cockpit renovation or replacement of several trim elements in your BMW, it is worth considering selecting other components from the same stylistic group to maintain color and material consistency. In such cases, if you need other elements from the dashboard category for BMW, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

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