LHD Armrest Glove Box Switch Catch Button For BMW 5 Series F10 F11 2011-2017

Key Features

• Solid Build — It has a more solid build.
• Materials and Coating — The part is made of PC and ABS with a rubberized coating.
• Direct Replacement — It is made to replace the original part and install directly.

Product Specifications

• Compatible models: BMW 5 Series F10 F11 F18 520 523 525 528 530 535 2011-2017
• Model years: 2011–2013 (F10, F11, F18); 2014–2017 (F10 LCI, F11 LCI, F18 LCI)
• Steering side: Left steering wheel (LHD) cars only
• Material: PC and ABS with rubberized coating
• Weight: 0.1 kg (0.22 lb)
• Interchange part number: 5116 9206 721
• OEM number: 51169171552
• Other part number: 5116 9171 552

What It Is / How It Works

This central armrest glove box switch catch button is a replacement part for the BMW 5 Series F10, F11 and F18. It is for left steering wheel (LHD) cars.

Catch buttons on armrest and glove box switches are small parts that engage a latch when pressed, so a worn one is often replaced on its own.

Who It's For / Use Cases

Owners of left-hand-drive BMW 5 Series F10, F11 and F18 cars who need to replace a worn armrest switch catch button are the usual buyers for this kind of part. Parts buyers and repair shops sourcing for these model years will also find the model year and part number details useful for matching the original.

How to Use / Care

1. Replace the original part to install directly.

How to Choose

Start with steering side. This part is made for left steering wheel (LHD) cars only, so right-hand drive vehicles need a different part. Next, match the model year: the older F10, F11 and F18 run from 2011 to 2013, and the LCI versions run from 2014 to 2017. Finally, compare the original part number with the interchange, OEM and other part numbers in Product Specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which steering side does this part fit?
It fits left steering wheel (LHD) cars only. Right-hand drive vehicles need a different part.

Which BMW models and years is it made for?
It is made for the BMW 5 Series F10, F11 and F18 in the 520, 523, 525, 528, 530 and 535 versions, from 2011 to 2017. The older model covers 2011 to 2013, and the LCI model covers 2014 to 2017.

What is it made of?
It is made of PC and ABS with a rubberized coating.

Which part numbers apply to this part?
The interchange part number is 5116 9206 721. The OEM number is 51169171552, and the other part number is 5116 9171 552.

How large is it and how much does it weigh?
It measures 7 cm (2.76 in), 6 cm (2.36 in) and 1.5 cm (0.59 in), and it weighs 0.1 kg (0.22 lb).