BMW F46 Gran Tourer Door Upper Strip Trim Moulding Seal Rear Left N/S 7326161

BMW F46 Gran Tourer Door Upper Strip Trim Moulding Seal Rear Left N/S is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation in the rear left area of the vehicle. The chrome finish highlights the window line, improves the aesthetics of the side body section, and allows for restoring the factory look of the car after damage or removal. The used OEM part ensures a proper fit to the BMW F46 Gran Tourer body without the need for modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7326161
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7326161
• Substitutable numbers: 7326161, 51357326161
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Body Side
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the moulding

The rear left window decorative moulding in the BMW F46 Gran Tourer is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the window and door edges, as well as for the correct guidance of the seal and masking of mounting gaps. The component is installed in the rear part of the body on the driver's side, ensuring the consistency of the vehicle's side line.

The chrome surface of the moulding creates a characteristic, elegant styling accent typical of BMW, improving the visual impression and highlighting the glazed part of the body. Using an original moulding from the same model series minimizes the risk of installation problems and leaks around the window.

Construction and finish

The moulding has been designed as a body-fitted profile that adheres closely to the edges of the window and door. The shape of the component is consistent with the factory geometry of the BMW F46 Gran Tourer, which allows for precise fitting with other components of the side body section.

The chrome finish provides a characteristic shine and aesthetic contrast to the body paint and window seals. This type of surface blends well with both light and dark body colors, making the moulding suitable for replacing a single element as well as for refreshing the entire decorative package.

Benefits of using an original moulding

Using an original rear left window decorative moulding in the BMW F46 Gran Tourer brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a consistent styling line of the side body section,
• proper fit to the window and door edges without the need for modifications,
• maintaining the factory character of chrome accents,
• reducing the risk of air noise and leaks in the window area.

Thanks to this component, you can carry out repairs after a collision, window replacement, or moulding removal in an orderly manner, restoring the vehicle's aesthetic appearance and correct bodywork of the side section.

Condition and mounting fitment

The moulding comes from dismantling and is intended for re-installation in the appropriate BMW F46 Gran Tourer model. The used OEM component allows for maintaining the correct mounting points and geometry intended by the manufacturer, which facilitates work for body shops and services dealing with bodywork.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the condition of the working surfaces and mounting points, as well as to compare the shape with the element removed from the vehicle. Such an approach facilitates quick and correct seating of the moulding in the rear left part of the body.

Related components and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side and sill area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW protective and decorative strips category.

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