BMW MINI Countryman R60 Mat Insert Rail Long Centre Console Black 9801474

The MINI Countryman R60 Console Mat with Rail Black is an item from the dashboard category, designed for installation on the left side of the interior of a Mini vehicle. The black color provides a cohesive, understated finish to the cockpit, and the model-specific design facilitates installation and maintains factory ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9806401
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9806401
• Substitutable numbers: 51169806401, 9806401, 9801474, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for MINI Countryman R60

The console mat with rail has been specifically designed for the MINI Countryman R60 generation, ensuring it retains the correct shapes and mounting points within the dashboard. Its placement on the left side allows for proper alignment with adjacent cockpit elements, eliminating the need for modifications or forced fitting.

This item belongs to the dashboard group, meaning it works in conjunction with the factory center console and side panel system, maintaining the interior's correct geometry and the manufacturer's intended styling line.

Construction and Color Characteristics

The black color of the console mat helps maintain a uniform interior appearance, especially in vehicles with dark cockpit finishes. This shade effectively conceals typical wear and tear and is visually neutral, making it easy to integrate with other panels and control elements.

The rail integrated with the console mat provides stable guidance and support for components mounted in this area, which translates to reduced unwanted play and minimized potential rattles and resonances during driving.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Part

This product comes from the Mini line, which means it adheres to factory dimensional standards and is compatible with the mounting points provided in the vehicle body. As a result:

• installation is predictable, without the need to fabricate brackets,
• proper alignment with adjacent dashboard panels is maintained,
• the original ergonomics for operating elements in the console area are preserved.

As a used aftermarket part, the console mat is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged panels, or restoring the interior to a factory-like condition without the need to invest in new components.

Practical Application and Installation

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle makes this part crucial for the stable mounting of the console section and for maintaining the proper rigidity of this part of the dashboard. A correctly chosen mat with a rail helps to reduce:

• local panel deformation in the console area,
• the occurrence of unwanted noises resulting from plastic movement,
• problems with the proper seating of adjacent trim elements.

Selecting a part that matches the MINI Countryman R60's construction simplifies servicing and reduces the time required to restore full cockpit functionality.

Other Mini Dashboards and Technical Knowledge

If you are also looking for other items in the Mini dashboard category, check out the Mini dashboards available in our assortment to select complete cockpit trim elements for your model.

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