Under Dash Cover Steering Lower Knee Trim Panel for 1983-91 BMW E30 M3 51451917351

$ 149.95

Product Description

Replace a missing, cracked, warped, or sagging lower dashboard panel in your classic 1983-1991 BMW E30 M3 and Touring with this aftermarket driver-side knee bolster cover. The panel installs beneath the steering column and covers the exposed wiring and pedal-area components while restoring a clean, factory-style appearance.

Made from molded black plastic, this reproduction offers a more durable alternative to the aging fiberboard-style original commonly found in specific E30 vehicles.

Product Details

Product type: Driver-side lower dashboard/knee panel
Reference OEM part number: 51451917351
Alternate formats: 51 45 1 917 351 / 51-45-1-917-351
Material: Molded plastic
Color: Black
Placement: Lower dashboard, driver side
Vehicle platform: BMW E30 M3 and Touring
Steering configuration: Left-hand drive
Condition: New
Manufacturer warranty: One year
Quantity: One panel

Compatibility

Designed for compatible left-hand-drive, non-airbag BMW E30 vehicles, potentially including:

BMW E30 M3

Applicable body styles may include sedan, coupe, and convertible when equipped with the matching non-airbag dashboard.

BMW parts references associate part number 51451917351 with E30 318i, 318is, 325e, 325i, 325is, 325ix, and M3 applications. BMW fitment reference

Critical Fitment Information

Fits left-hand-drive E30 M3 models only.
Intended for vehicles without a driver-side airbag.
Will not fit BMW E36 models.
Will not fit right-hand-drive dashboards.
Airbag-equipped E30 vehicles use a different lower-dashboard configuration.
Model year alone does not guarantee compatibility because airbag equipment and dashboard designs varied by market.

The eBay compatibility table appears to list E36 vehicles, but reference number 51451917351 is associated with the earlier E30 lower-left dashboard panel. Confirm the vehicle platform and dashboard configuration before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation typically requires positioning the panel beneath the steering column and securing it at the original attachment points. Retainers, screws, clips, or minor adjustment may be required depending on the vehicle and the condition of its existing mounting points.

Before installation:

Compare the panel’s shape and mounting locations with the original.
Confirm the vehicle is left-hand drive and does not have an airbag steering wheel.
Inspect the original clips and mounting brackets for damage.
Test-fit the panel before making any modification.

Package Includes

One aftermarket driver-side lower dashboard knee panel

Steering-column components, pedal covers, wiring, dashboard trim, screws, clips, and other mounting hardware are not included unless specifically pictured or stated. This is an aftermarket reproduction that references an OEM part number; it is not a Genuine BMW component.