BMW 3 Series E36 Saloon Coupe Touring Compact Glove Box Storage Black 8171270

The BMW 3 Series E36 Saloon Coupe Touring Compact Glove Box Storage in black is an original interior component designed for the 3 Series E36 models: saloon, coupe, touring, and compact. This used glove box ensures a factory fit, a consistent cockpit appearance, and solid functionality in accordance with BMW standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8171270
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8171270
• Substitutable numbers: 51168171270, 8171270, 51168153001, 8153001, 51168216703, 8216703, 51168153113, 8153113, KZ
• Color: Black
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Application and compatibility

The presented glove box is designed for the interior of the BMW 3 Series E36 generation in saloon, coupe, touring, and compact body styles. The construction, based on the original BMW design, allows for installation in place of the factory glove box without the need for mounting modifications or interference with the dashboard.

The item belongs to the Glove boxes, doors, and locks group, making it a coherent addition to the factory interior equipment and allowing for the preservation of the original cockpit ergonomics.

Construction, color, and visual fit

The glove box is finished in black, which allows for an aesthetic match with most BMW E36 interior configurations. The uniform color scheme facilitates integration with the dashboard, door panels, and other plastic elements, reducing color shade differences often visible when using aftermarket replacements.

The factory geometry of the front and edges of the glove box ensures proper alignment with the dashboard, which minimizes the risk of rattles, play, or uneven gaps. The original design provides appropriate body rigidity, which translates into stable closing and predictable mechanism operation.

Functionality and user comfort

The BMW E36 glove box is responsible for the safe storage of documents, owner's manuals, and small accessories inside the vehicle. Properly functioning doors and a lock contribute to daily comfort, eliminating the problem of the glove box opening spontaneously while driving.

The original construction from the Glove boxes, doors, and locks group has been designed for long-term use, which is why, when installed correctly, it maintains stability and predictable operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The offered item is a used part, sourced from original BMW equipment. Choosing such a solution allows for maintaining material and visual consistency with other interior components, which is particularly important during repairs, restorations, or returning the car to a factory-like condition.

The original BMW E36 glove box is a good solution for those who want to avoid problems with aftermarket fitment, maintain the factory dashboard line, and keep the interior in a configuration consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Expanding your BMW interior upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the glove box and lock area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, doors, or locks, check out the available parts in the BMW glove boxes, doors, and locks category.

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