BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Cover Cap "Airbag

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Cover Cap "Airbag is an original trim component designed to cover the area around the airbag in the rear part of the vehicle body. Made of durable black plastic, it allows for the aesthetic covering of mounting holes and restores the factory look of the interior. It is a practical solution for users who want to neatly complete service work within the airbag system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8036247
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7135689
• Substitutable numbers: 51438036247, 8036247, 51437135689, 7135689
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Cover Cap "Airbag has been designed as a masking element in the airbag mounting area for BMW 3 Series E90, E91, and E92 models. Its purpose is to:

• cover structural holes and edges in the rear part of the vehicle body,
• visually organize the airbag mounting zone,
• protect against accidental access to fasteners and wiring.

Thanks to its fitment for a specific body generation, the cover allows for maintaining interior stylistic consistency and reduces the risk of unwanted play or resonance in this area.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The component is intended for installation in the rear part of the cabin, with the possibility of use on both the right and left sides. This solution facilitates the selection of the appropriate configuration during service work or when completing missing details after body and paint repairs.

The cover is made of black plastic, which promotes visual matching to the standard interior finishes of this generation of the BMW 3 Series. The uniform color scheme facilitates integration with other upholstery panels and plastic components.

Material and functional characteristics

The plastic construction provides a favorable strength-to-weight ratio, which is important for components mounted near safety systems. The material used is resistant to typical operational loads inside the vehicle, such as minor impacts, pressure, or temperature changes.

As a part sourced from dismantling, the cover allows for an economical way to replace missing equipment while maintaining the factory manufacturing standard. This solution is particularly useful when restoring interior completeness after airbag deployment or after replacing upholstery elements.

Service application and installation

The cover cap will prove useful in situations where it is necessary to:

• replace a missing component after airbag system repair,
• restore the aesthetics of the rear cabin area after bodywork,
• organize the airbag mounting zone in accordance with the factory standard.

Thanks to the design intended for specific BMW 3 Series body versions, installation proceeds in an orderly manner, maintaining proper fitment relative to adjacent panels.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear interior area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, caps, or additional trim panels, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical support and part selection

When working with safety systems and body components, it is worth paying attention to the structural differences between individual versions of sports and standard models. For a better understanding of how design changes affect component selection, the material comparing solutions used in high-performance cars may be helpful – you can find it in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, differences in chassis construction and key systems.