BMW 3 Series E46 Gear Lever Cover Preselect Steptronic 7059414

BMW 3 Series E46 Gear Lever Cover Preselect Steptronic is an original interior component designed for versions with an automatic transmission featuring a preselection function. This factory BMW component allows for an aesthetic and functional finish of the center console, ensuring proper lever guidance and a consistent cockpit appearance with other equipment elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7059414
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7059414
• Substitutable numbers: 51168208800, 8208800, 51167059414, 7059414, PK
• Category: Gear Knobs

Purpose and function in the BMW 3 E46

The presented lever cover has been designed specifically for BMW 3 Series E46 models equipped with an automatic Steptronic transmission with a preselection mode. The element is responsible for the precise framing of the gear lever, correct guidance of its movement, and protection of the mechanism against debris from the vehicle interior.

Thanks to a design consistent with factory BMW standards, the cover maintains the correct opening geometry, which facilitates intuitive operation of individual selector positions and ensures a clear division of the transmission operating zones.

Construction and fitment to the center console

The gear lever cover is an element from the Gear knobs group, working with the factory selector mechanism and the center console panel. The design provides:

• precise fitment with the factory opening in the center console,
• stable mounting at points provided by the manufacturer,
• preservation of the original styling line of the BMW 3 E46 interior.

The original BMW origin means that the shape, dimensions, and installation method are consistent with factory solutions, which minimizes the risk of play, squeaks, or improper lever guidance.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The element comes from the used OEM BMW parts group, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility while reducing costs compared to a new component. For many BMW E46 users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, especially during comprehensive interior restoration or repair after mechanical damage.

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Application in service and interior modernization

The Steptronic gear lever cover for the BMW 3 E46 will work well both for standard replacement of a worn element and for refreshing the center console after transmission repairs or work on the electrical installation in this area. Thanks to the preservation of the original form, it enables:

• restoration of the factory look of the center console,
• maintenance of proper selector ergonomics,
• reduction of the risk of small debris entering the lever mechanism.

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

Technical summary

BMW 3 Series E46 Gear Lever Cover Preselect Steptronic is a factory component from the Gear knobs group, designed for models with an automatic preselection transmission. The original BMW origin ensures proper fitment to the center console, stylistic consistency with other cockpit elements, and seamless cooperation with the selector mechanism, making this part a practical choice for service or interior restoration.