BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Folding Box Driver's Side Part Black 7132866

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Folding Box Driver's Side Part is an original interior component designed for facelifted BMW 3 Series models, mounted in the central part of the console. It allows for convenient storage of small items and helps keep the cabin tidy while maintaining the factory look of the cockpit. Thanks to its black color scheme, it blends harmoniously with most BMW interior configurations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7132866-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7132866
• Substitutable numbers: 7132866, 51457141726, 7141726
• Color: Black
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function of the storage compartment

The presented console storage compartment is a component from the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group, designed as factory interior equipment for BMW. Its purpose is to provide practical space for small items such as keys, cards, a phone, or documents, without interfering with the original layout of the dashboard.

The properly contoured design facilitates access to the contents while driving, while simultaneously limiting the movement of items. This provides the driver and passenger with an organized, functional zone in the central part of the console.

Construction, color, and fitment

The storage compartment is manufactured as an OEM component, which means it is a perfect fit for the factory mounts and geometry of the console in the facelifted BMW 3 Series E90, E91, E92, and E93 generations. The black color has been selected to consistently match the original panels, trims, and other cockpit components.

Precise fitment reduces the risk of unwanted looseness or rattling while driving. Installation is similar to factory removal and assembly, which allows for maintaining the aesthetics and ergonomics intended by the manufacturer.

Condition and use in service and retrofits

The item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged storage compartment, or restoring the interior to its original configuration. It can also be used in light retrofit projects when the goal is to complete a missing console shelf module in cars after modifications.

For workshops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, such a storage compartment provides a practical base for quick replacement of the element without the need to adapt aftermarket parts. Its original origin promotes the maintenance of visual and functional consistency of the entire center console.

Benefits of using an original storage compartment

• Factory fitment to the center console in facelifted BMW 3 Series.
• Consistent, black interior color scheme without contrasts or shade differences.
• Practical space for small items within the driver's reach.
• Possibility to restore the original cockpit look after damage or modifications.
• Cost-effective solution compared to new OEM parts.

Expanding the BMW interior

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the storage and locking compartment area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, doors, or flap locks, check out the available parts in the BMW storage compartments, doors, and locks category.

Technical support and selection of interior elements

When planning changes in the cockpit, especially within the center console, it is worth understanding the relationships between individual modules, such as storage compartments, control panels, or steering column elements. Additional knowledge about the construction and operation of the steering system and related components can be found in the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what breaks?, which helps to better plan service and modernization work in the vehicle's interior.