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