BMW X3 E83 Cigarette Plug Socket Lighter Cover 3401978

The BMW X3 E83 Ashtray Cover Cigarette Lighter Socket 3401978 is an original interior trim element from the covers, decorative strips, and decorations category, designed for installation in the center console of the BMW X3 E83. It provides an aesthetic closure for the ashtray and cigarette lighter socket, restoring a cohesive look to the cockpit and improving everyday driving comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3414087
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3414087
• Substitutable numbers: 3414087, 51163414087, 3404790, 51163404790
• Part type: Centre Console Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and Function of the Element

The ashtray cover with cigarette lighter socket for the BMW X3 E83 is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the center console area and convenient access to the 12V accessory power outlet. This element integrates an ashtray flap and a cigarette lighter socket housing into a single module, keeping the interior tidy and organizing cables and plugs.

As an original BMW part from the covers, decorative strips, and decorations category, the cover is designed to maintain factory geometry and fit with other cockpit panels. This allows for seamless replacement of a damaged or worn-out part without the need for modifications.

Construction and Fit for BMW X3 E83

The ashtray and cigarette lighter socket cover has been developed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 model, which translates to:

• Factory fit for the center console – maintaining the interior's styling lines and the panel's correct profile.
• Compatible mountings – mounting points correspond to the original brackets in the vehicle, facilitating installation.
• Consistent surface finish – texture and color matching the other decorative elements of the BMW X3 E83.

Thanks to its OEM construction, the cover works with the factory cigarette lighter socket and ashtray mechanism, preserving original functionality and operating ergonomics.

Benefits of Using an Original Cover

Replacing a worn or damaged ashtray and cigarette lighter socket cover with an original BMW part offers a number of practical benefits:

• Restoration of interior aesthetics – the absence of cracks, chips, and ill-fitting aftermarket parts improves the overall appearance of the cabin.
• Stable mounting of the cigarette lighter socket – reduces the risk of looseness and problems with connecting chargers or other devices.
• Ergonomic access to the ashtray – the flap and housing operate predictably, according to the factory design.
• Consistency with other covers and decorative strips – maintaining a uniform interior finish for the BMW.

Characteristics of a Used Element

The offered BMW ashtray and cigarette lighter socket cover comes from a dismantled vehicle, allowing for the preservation of the original manufacturer's specifications while optimizing repair costs. A used part is a good solution for drivers who want to maintain the factory standard of finish without investing in new components.

By choosing an original component from the aftermarket, you gain:

• compliance with BMW design – no fitting or installation problems, typical of many aftermarket parts,
• natural material aging – the surface of the cover is visually similar to other interior elements,
• rational cost-to-quality ratio – particularly important for comprehensive cabin renovation.

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