Glove Box BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Dashboard Storage Front Panel Cover Black Aluminium

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Glove Box BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Dashboard Storage Front Panel Cover Black Aluminium is an original dashboard component designed for front-vehicle installation. The black front panel with an aluminium-style finish ensures a consistent look with the factory cockpit, while allowing for the aesthetic replacement of a damaged or worn part. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain the factory BMW interior design while controlling costs by using a pre-owned part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7161773-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7161773
• Substitutable numbers: 7161773, 51167161773, 9210979, 51459210979, 6956859, 51456956859, 7161775, 51167161775, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E70 / X6 E71

The presented glove box is a dashboard component designed for installation in the front interior of the BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71. The construction, based on the original BMW design, guarantees proper fitment with other cockpit panels, which facilitates installation and helps maintain interior stylistic consistency. As a result, replacing a damaged glove box does not require modifications or fitting aftermarket replacements of uncertain quality.

Appearance and characteristics of the front panel

The front cover of the glove box is finished in black with a decorative aluminium-style trim, which blends well with typical interior configurations of the BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71. This colour combination allows for the preservation of the original character of the dashboard while providing a subtle, modern look. The panel has been designed to integrate harmoniously with adjacent cockpit elements, minimizing the risk of differences in shade or texture.

Utility and benefits of installation

The glove box plays a key role in organizing the space inside the vehicle – it allows for the safe storage of documents, owner's manuals, small accessories, or electronics. Replacing a worn or damaged element with an original panel allows you to:

• restore full functionality of the glove box in the front cabin,
• reduce unwanted play and rattles resulting from damage to the old part,
• maintain the original BMW interior finish standard,
• preserve operational ergonomics thanks to the factory shape and layout of components.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered glove box is a used part, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to a new OEM element, while maintaining the original construction and geometry. For many BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71 users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget – especially in the case of interior repairs, where factory fitment and appearance are of great importance, and the element is not subjected to as intense loads as mechanical components.

BMW glove boxes, doors, and locks – interior expansion and completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, doors, or latch locks, check out the available parts in the BMW glove boxes, doors, and locks category.

Technical support and knowledge about BMW service

When working on the interior, it is often planned to also service mechanical components, including the powertrain. If you are interested in the topic of common faults and repairs in BMW engines, especially in the context of cost-effective use of pre-owned parts, it is worth reading the article BMW N47 timing chain – common failure and repair using original BMW parts, which discusses the practical aspects of operating and servicing this unit.