BMW F07 Rear Right O/S Centre Console Air Vent Accent Strip 9178354

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F07 Rear Right O/S Centre Console Air Vent Accent Strip is an original interior component designed for the rear right section of the centre console in BMW F07 series models. This used air vent strip serves as a functional and aesthetic addition to the centre console, helping to maintain a consistent cabin appearance and proper airflow distribution for rear-seat passengers. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures precise fitment to the interior structure and compatibility with original mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9178354
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9178354
• Substitutable numbers: 9178354, 51169178354
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Trim

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented air vent strip is a centre console component mounted in the rear part of the cabin, on the right side. It is responsible for directing and regulating the airflow to passengers sitting in the back, which affects thermal comfort and vehicle ergonomics. Its placement in the rear console area requires a precisely fitted component, which is why using an original BMW strip minimizes the risk of looseness, rattling, or improper alignment with other panels.

Construction and function of the air vent accent strip

The strip combines decorative and functional features – it acts as a frame and an integral part of the air vent in the centre console. Its shape is matched to the geometry of the BMW F07 interior, allowing for the preservation of the factory styling line and consistency with other trims and decorative strips. The design provided by the manufacturer ensures stable mounting of the air vent grilles and convenient access to adjustment elements.

Using an original component allows for maintaining proper airflow in the rear of the cabin, without unwanted turbulence resulting from poorly fitted replacements. This is particularly important in premium class vehicles, where the comfort of rear-seat passengers is an important element of the overall driving experience.

Benefits of using an original BMW strip

Choosing an original air vent strip for the BMW F07 centre console offers a number of practical advantages:

• factory fitment to the shape of the console and other interior trim elements,
• preservation of consistent cabin aesthetics in line with the BMW design,
• proper airflow guidance and distribution in the rear of the vehicle,
• compatibility with original mounting points and air vent adjustment elements,
• reduction of the risk of unwanted noises resulting from imprecise fitment.

As a result, installing a used, original component is a beneficial solution both technically and economically, allowing for the restoration of full functionality and interior aesthetics without the need to use unverified replacements.

Condition, installation, and service application

The item comes from dismantling and is intended for reinstallation in the appropriate BMW model. The used air vent strip will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged centre console trim elements. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, the installation process is similar to the factory one, which facilitates work for services specializing in the BMW brand and workshops involved in professional interior restoration.

Expanding BMW interior upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre console area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional strips, decorative panels, or air vent trims, check the available parts in the BMW trims, decorative strips and decorations category.

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