BMW 5 Series 6 E60 E61 LCI Hinged Storage Compartment In Dashboard 7156963

BMW 5 Series 6 E60 E61 LCI Hinged Storage Compartment In Dashboard is an original interior component designed for facelift models, mounted centrally in the console. It provides convenient, lockable access to small accessories while maintaining a consistent, factory look of the cockpit. Thanks to its design compliant with BMW standards, it is a solution perfectly matched in terms of dimensions, mounting points, and styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7156963-6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7156964
• Substitutable numbers: 51457156964, 7156964, 7156963
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and compatibility

The presented storage compartment is a dashboard component used in the BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 LCI versions. It was designed as part of the factory equipment, which is why it maintains full compatibility with original mounting points and the cockpit's stylistic line. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged or worn storage compartment, as well as for completing the interior after repairs.

Construction and functionality

The storage compartment features a hinged front design, which allows for smooth opening and closing of the lid on a horizontal axis. The hinge mechanism is integrated with the body, making the entire unit a stable module, ready for installation in the factory location on the dashboard. This solution allows for convenient storage of small items while limiting their movement during driving.

The element is matched to the stylistic line of the BMW 5 Series interior, which allows for maintaining a consistent look of the dashboard after replacement. The applied geometry of the front and housing enables precise fitment with adjacent center console panels.

Condition and service application

This is a used part, sourced from dismantling, intended primarily for service and renovation applications. It will prove useful for:

• replacing a damaged or non-functional storage compartment,
• completing the interior after dashboard repairs,
• restoring the original cockpit configuration in the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI.

Using an original storage compartment module reduces the risk of fitment issues and minimizes the need for installation modifications.

Benefits of installing an original storage compartment

Choosing a factory dashboard storage compartment for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI provides several significant advantages:

• consistent interior look – maintaining the original stylistic line of the cockpit,
• secure mounting – fitment to factory mounting points,
• ergonomic access to stored items,
• a solution compliant with the vehicle manufacturer's design.

Thanks to this, the storage compartment is a functional piece of equipment that supports the comfort of daily vehicle use and makes it easier to keep the cabin tidy.

Interior modernization expansion

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

If you are carrying out a broader interior refreshment project or car renovation for model years 1998–2012 and want to better plan the use of dismantled parts, the following article may be helpful: The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from 1998–2012.