BMW X3 E83 Front Fresh Air Grille Center Anthracite Chrome 3400074

BMW X3 E83 Front Fresh Air Grille Center Anthracite Chrome is an original component from the Dashboard group, designed for installation in the central part of the cockpit. The chrome finish gives the interior an elegant, tidy look, while the proper direction of the airflow improves driving comfort and the ergonomics of the ventilation system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3400074-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3400074
• Substitutable numbers: 3400074, 64223400074
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the BMW X3 E83 Front Fresh Air Grille Center Anthracite Chrome

The presented air vent grille is designed as the central air intake in the BMW X3 E83 dashboard. It is responsible for the even distribution of air from the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning system towards the driver and passenger, which translates into stable thermal conditions in the cabin.

Thanks to precisely shaped slats, it is possible to accurately set the direction of the airflow, and the design, matched to the factory mounting opening, ensures proper fitment with other cockpit elements.

Construction, finish, and vehicle placement

The grille is intended for installation in the front part of the interior, in the central area of the dashboard. The chrome color emphasizes the stylistic line of the BMW X3 E83, blending well with the factory trim strips and buttons on the center console.

The element belongs to the Dashboard group, which means it was designed to maintain the visual and functional consistency of the entire cockpit – from air vents and control panels to other modules in the central part of the interior.

Benefits of using an original air vent grille

Using an original air vent grille in the BMW X3 E83 allows for maintaining the factory airflow geometry and interior aesthetics. In practice, this means:

• correct direction of the airflow to the windshield, torso, or legs, depending on the slat setting,
• stable mounting in the dashboard without play or unwanted noises,
• consistent appearance with other center console elements,
• easier operation of the ventilation thanks to the preservation of factory ergonomics.

This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a damaged grille due to broken slats, wear of the adjustment mechanism, or interference with the central part of the cockpit.

Condition of the item and service application

The offered air vent grille is a used part, which makes it an attractive option for service repairs where compliance with original equipment and cost control are important. This type of part will work well both for a standard replacement of a damaged air intake and when restoring the completeness of the dashboard after dismantling other components.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, the installation proceeds in a manner similar to the manufacturer's service procedures, without the need for modifications or fitting replacements with different geometry.

Expansion and other elements from the BMW Dashboard group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional air vent grilles, masking panels, or center console elements, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For larger interior work, it is also worth checking out technical materials regarding component regeneration and restoring full system functionality – the article describing the process of refreshing power units may be helpful, available here: Second life of the Mercedes OM642 engine – how injectors and a turbocharger restore the power of the 3.0 V6 CDI.