BMW E60 E61 LCI Leather Cover Centre Console Armrest 7060052

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E60 E61 LCI Leather Cover Centre Console Armrest is an original interior component designed for facelift models, allowing for an aesthetic and functional restoration of the center console. Thanks to its factory design for the 5 Series, it ensures a consistent fit with the dashboard and other cockpit elements. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore comfort and a neat interior appearance without interfering with the vehicle’s structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7060052
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060052
• Substitutable numbers: 7060052, 51167060052
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW cockpit

The presented armrest cover is a central console component for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 facelift (LCI), belonging to the Dashboards category. It is responsible for providing comfortable support for the driver’s and passenger’s forearms, while also serving as the lid for the center console storage compartment. Using an original leather part allows for maintaining the ergonomics characteristic of BMW and stylistic consistency with the factory cockpit finish.

This element is particularly useful when replacing a worn, cracked, or heavily used cover, especially when the goal is to maintain the original interior specification without using aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Construction and materials

The armrest cover is manufactured as an OEM part, featuring a leather finish characteristic of BMW factory equipment. The leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, thermally neutral material that performs well in both daily city driving and long-distance travel. The construction is integrated with the hinge and opening mechanism of the center console, which allows for the preservation of the original storage functionality.

The properly shaped top surface provides stable forearm support, and the profile matched to the center tunnel allows for aesthetic alignment with other cockpit elements, such as the tunnel, control panel, or the dashboard itself.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original leather armrest cover in a BMW E60/E61 LCI offers a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct geometry and lines of the cockpit without the need for modifications.
• Consistent aesthetics with the dashboard and door panels, which improves the overall perception of the interior.
• Restoration of center console comfort thanks to stable arm support.
• Possibility of replacing a worn element without interfering with the electrical installation or the tunnel structure.

This solution is particularly recommended for interior restoration when the priority is to maintain the original BMW character and reduce costs compared to purchasing a new part.

Condition and practical application

The item is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical repair or refreshment of the interior while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specification. In practice, this means the ability to quickly replace a worn armrest cover with a factory equivalent, without the need for adaptation or modification of the center console mounts.

Due to the preservation of the original design, installation is predictable for workshops specializing in the BMW brand as well as for advanced users servicing their vehicles themselves.

Related BMW interior elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and center tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or storage housings, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

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