Centre Console Bracket BMW E70 E71 X5 X6 Holder Strut Rear 6980080

BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Rear Center Console Bracket is an original structural interior component, designed for installation in the rear part of the center tunnel. This component from the Dashboard group stabilizes the rear section of the console, ensuring its proper support, rigidity, and fit to the factory mounting points in BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71 models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6980080
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6980080
• Substitutable numbers: 51166980080, 6980080, 4286795, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Bracket Purpose and Function

The rear center console bracket is responsible for the mechanical support of the rear part of the tunnel, which limits undesirable vibrations and deflections of the trim elements. Its placement in the rear area of the vehicle allows for correct mounting of console covers, panels, and equipment, thus maintaining the stylistic and functional consistency of the entire BMW interior.

This element is particularly important for repairs after interior disassembly, center tunnel upgrades, or replacement of damaged mountings. Using a dedicated bracket allows for maintaining the factory mounting geometry and proper alignment of adjacent components.

Compatibility with BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71

The presented bracket has been specifically designed for BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71 models, which means it fits the original mounting points in the rear of the vehicle. This ensures a predictable installation process without the need for structural modifications to the center tunnel.

Proper fitment to the specific body generation helps maintain the correct console line and minimizes the risk of subsequent creaks, looseness, or unsightly gaps between trim elements.

Component Characteristics and Installation

As a part of the Dashboard group, the bracket works with other structural interior components, creating a stable framework for decorative panels and equipment. The design intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle allows for:

• maintaining the correct position of the rear center console,
• limiting material flex during driving over uneven surfaces,
• preserving a cohesive mounting system for trim elements.

The bracket is designed for installation in the place of the factory component, which facilitates service work and reduces repair time. When correctly selected for the BMW model, there is no need for adaptation or additional structural adjustments.

Condition and Service Application

The offered bracket is a used part, making it a practical solution for operational repairs and restoring the original rigidity of the rear center console. This type of component is particularly useful when factory mountings have suffered mechanical damage or deformation during previous disassemblies.

Choosing an original BMW bracket ensures compliance with the factory interior structure, thus facilitating further service work and potential future center tunnel upgrades.

Expanding BMW Interior Work

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and center tunnel area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as support beams, brackets, or structural panels, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

For owners of this brand who are also considering modifications to the exhaust system or want to better understand the specifics of used tuning components, an article describing the selection and installation of a sports exhaust may be helpful – you can find it here: Used Mini John Cooper Works Pro Sports Exhaust – A User Guide.