BMW E65 Centre Console Front Ashtray Insert Storing Partition 7022797

BMW E65 Centre Console Front Ashtray Insert Storing Partition is an original interior component from the Dashboards category, designed for installation in the front section of the centre console. It serves as a functional ashtray insert, allowing you to restore the cohesive look of the cockpit and maintain the factory ergonomics of the BMW 7 Series models of this generation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7022797
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7022797
• Substitutable numbers: 51167022797, 7022797
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW cockpit

The presented ashtray insert is dedicated to the front console of BMW 7 Series E65, E66, and E67 generation models. As a component from the Dashboards area, it is responsible for the convenient and organized management of space in the driver and passenger zone, integrating seamlessly with other centre console modules.

Its placement in the front part of the vehicle ensures easy access while driving, and the design, matched to the factory panel, allows for maintaining the consistent interior design characteristic of the BMW brand.

Construction and fitment to the front console

The ashtray insert is designed as a component mounted in the front console, with a properly shaped housing and mounts for factory sockets. This allows for precise fitment into the mounting hole without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

The original construction ensures:

• compatibility with the factory console panel in the BMW 7 Series of the given generation,
• a consistent look with other interior trim elements,
• stable seating of the insert within the dashboard structure.

Operational characteristics and installation benefits

As a used component, the ashtray insert allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or missing module while maintaining the original BMW specification. It is a practical solution in the case of:

• mechanical damage to the existing insert,
• wear and tear of the element in the console zone,
• completing the interior after repairs or cockpit modifications.

Replacing the ashtray insert in the front console allows you to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the driver's zone without interfering with the dashboard structure. Original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of proper fitment and compatibility with other interior components.

Integration with the BMW interior layout

This element works with the factory front console layout, making the installation process predictable and in line with the manufacturer's specifications. Maintaining the original interior layout is particularly important in high-end vehicles, where both ergonomics and visual consistency matter.

Choosing an original ashtray insert for the BMW 7 Series allows you to avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as inaccurate fitment or differences in surface finish.

Expanding cockpit area modernization

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

To better select interior elements by OEM numbers and avoid mistakes when shopping online, it is worth using the practical tips included in the guide Shopping for parts online without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes, which discusses, among other things, the verification of components for BMW.