Dashboard Console BMW F45 F46 Dash Trim Covering Panel Black 9378962

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Dashboard Console BMW F45 F46 Dash Trim Covering Panel Black is an original interior component designed for installation in the front section of the cabin. The leather finish ensures a consistent look with the factory upholstery, and the precise geometry facilitates installation in place of the stock panel. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged or worn console covering.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9378962
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9378962
• Substitutable numbers: 9378962, 51459378962
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The presented item belongs to the Dashboards category and is designed to operate in the front zone of the vehicle's interior. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the console, masking mounting points, and maintaining the stylistic lines of the cockpit in BMW F45/F46 series models. Thanks to its factory origin, it retains the correct mounting points and a shape tailored to the original brackets.

Materials and finish

The panel is made of a load-bearing plastic structure covered with leather upholstery. This combination ensures:

• stable structural support within the console area,
• a pleasant-to-the-touch leather surface matched to the rest of the interior,
• a black color scheme allowing for harmonious integration with the factory cockpit.

The leather finish helps maintain the interior in a uniform, subdued style, and the black shade facilitates visual matching with other dashboard elements.

Performance parameters and installation

The component is intended for installation in the front part of the vehicle, in the dashboard console area. The OEM design allows for the use of stock mounting points, which facilitates service work and limits the need for additional modifications. The optimized weight of the panel helps maintain the proper rigidity of the cockpit without excessively loading the interior structure.

The panel can be used both for post-accident repairs and for visual refreshing of the cabin when the existing element is scratched, worn, or deformed. The original geometry allows for maintaining factory gaps and joint lines with adjacent dashboard components.

Integration with the BMW interior

As a component intended for BMW F45/F46 models, the panel is consistent with the cockpit ergonomics characteristic of this brand. The black leather surface fits into typical equipment configurations, ensuring that a uniform interior character is maintained after replacement. This is a beneficial solution for users who want to keep the car at a standard close to the factory one, without using substitutes with different textures or colors.

Expansion and selection of other interior elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or console trims, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For visual projects involving other cars or stylistic modifications, it is worth considering the use of proven components from dismantling – you will find practical tips and inspiration in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using components from dismantling, which discusses the approach to economical yet safe tuning using OEM parts.