Shark Roof Antenna BMW F10 Aerial Housing Cover Empty Mineralweiss Mineral White

BMW F10 Shark Fin Antenna Housing Mineral White is an original part from the Car Antennas category, designed for roof mounting. The housing in Mineral White Metallic - A96 color ensures consistency with the vehicle's body paint while recreating the factory look of BMW's distinctive "shark fin".

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9184814-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9184814
• Substitutable numbers: 65209184814, 9184814, EM
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and Function of the Antenna Fin Housing

The presented antenna fin housing is an external component that covers the antenna module on the car's roof, providing mechanical protection and an aesthetic finish. The "shark fin" design is characteristic of BMW F10 series vehicles and is responsible for the aerodynamic, orderly flow of air over the roof, which reduces unwanted turbulence around the antenna.

The housing is dedicated for use in BMW vehicles that are factory-equipped with a roof-mounted antenna fin. By maintaining the original mounting geometry, it allows for proper fit with the roof surface and correct positioning of the element over the antenna module.

Mineral White Metallic - A96 Paint Color and Matching

The finish in Mineral White Metallic - A96 allows for visual matching of the housing with BMW bodies painted in this shade. The metallic white characteristic of this paint reference ensures consistency with the vehicle's styling line, which is particularly important when replacing a damaged housing after a collision or service intervention.

To maintain a high-quality visual effect, it is advisable to compare the shade with the rest of the bodywork in natural daylight before installation. For vehicles used for many years, differences resulting from usage and paint aging are natural, so it is best to assess the match directly on the vehicle.

Mounting and Usage Characteristics

The BMW antenna fin housing is a body part that works with the internal antenna module but does not replace it. When replacing, the existing antenna module should be transferred or left in the vehicle, and the housing itself should be installed according to the factory mounting method. By preserving the original form, it is possible to:

• recreate the factory look of the roof with the antenna fin,
• maintain the correct position of the antenna module relative to the roof panel,
• reduce the risk of leaks at the roof penetration point with proper seal installation.

The part comes from the Car Antennas group, so its primary function is to cover and visually integrate the antenna system with the bodywork, while ensuring appropriate operating conditions for the antenna module under the housing.

Product Condition and Service Application

The housing is offered as a used part, making it an attractive service solution for post-accident repairs, replacement after mechanical damage, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition. In practice, this allows for cost reduction compared to purchasing a new part, while maintaining original geometry and fit to the BMW roof.

Before installation, a standard inspection of the surface, mounting points, and the seal at the contact point with the roof is recommended. A correctly installed antenna fin housing should not generate additional aerodynamic noise or negatively affect the operation of the vehicle's radio and telematics systems.

Selection by OEM Number and Purchase Support

Due to the specific nature of body parts and differences between BMW equipment versions, it is always advisable to confirm the correct antenna fin housing selection using the OEM number or interchangeable numbers. This helps avoid compatibility issues and ensures proper fit with the roof of a specific vehicle instance.

If you want to verify the compatibility of the part with your car step-by-step based on the VIN and OEM number, use the practical guide: Guide: How to Select the Right Car Part by VIN and OEM Number, which provides a procedure, a list of questions for the seller, and tips for checking parameters.

If you are planning a comprehensive upgrade of the antenna system in your BMW and are also interested in other parts from this group, such as different variants of roof housings or solutions used in other models of this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Car Antennas category.