Mini Countryman F60 Dasboard Trim Center Lower Media Socket Panel Cover 9332796

The Mini Countryman F60 Socket Cigarette Lighter Cover is a precisely fitted component from the Dashboard group, designed for installation in the front interior of the vehicle. Its black finish allows for aesthetic integration with the factory dashboard, maintaining a consistent look and functionality of the accessory power socket.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9332796-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9332796
• Substitutable numbers: 9332796, 51459332796
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function of the Component

The presented cigarette lighter socket cover is dedicated to Mini models of the Countryman F60 series, where it is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the power point in the front part of the cabin. The element tidies up the console space, protects the socket from accidental dirt, and helps maintain a consistent, factory look of the dashboard.

Its placement in the front dashboard area makes the component significant both functionally and visually – it contributes to the comfort of daily use, allowing for convenient access to the cigarette lighter or accessory power socket without altering the original interior design.

Construction, Color Scheme, and Fitment

The cover is made in black, which facilitates its integration with most factory interior configurations of the Mini Countryman F60. The neutral color allows for maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the dashboard without the need for additional modifications or personalization.

As a component from the Dashboard group, the socket with its cover is designed for a specific model, which translates to proper fitment with surrounding panels. Correct fitment minimizes the risk of unwanted gaps, squeaks, or installation issues, and also facilitates future servicing and potential removal.

Installation Characteristics and Application

The element is intended for installation in the front part of the vehicle, in the dashboard area, in place of the factory cigarette lighter socket. Thanks to its design, which aligns with solutions used by the manufacturer, installation is orderly and does not require interference with the dashboard structure, provided the vehicle matches the intended model application.

This solution is particularly useful for:

• restoring the original interior appearance after damage or wear of the factory cover,
• replacing a missing element in the cigarette lighter socket area,
• repairs and upgrades within the dashboard where maintaining the factory geometry and ergonomics is required.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered component is a used part, which allows for an economical restoration of the interior's functionality and appearance without the need to invest in a new item. For dashboard trim elements, this solution often provides a favorable cost-to-visual and functional effect ratio.

Choosing an original, used cigarette lighter socket cover allows for maintaining material and color consistency with other dashboard elements, which is particularly important in vehicles where adherence to factory specifications and aesthetics is crucial.

Expanding the Cockpit Area and Related Elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, air vents, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Dashboard category.

To better plan vehicle servicing and optimize operating costs, it is also worth consulting practical guide materials – you can find more information on the impact of car operating conditions on components in the article Summer Heat vs. Cooling System: Used Radiators and Fans Guarantee Savings.