BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Door Trim Weather Strip Right O/S 8498426

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Door Trim Weather Strip Right O/S is an original body component from the Window seals and trims group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. It ensures a tight door closure, reduces wind noise, and helps protect the interior from moisture and debris. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory fit and aesthetics of the side body area in their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8498426
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8498426
• Substitutable numbers: 8498426, 51358498426, 7316786, 51357316786
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and function in the BMW F46 Gran Tourer body

The described BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Door Trim Weather Strip Right O/S has been designed specifically for the BMW F46 Gran Tourer model, taking into account the geometry of the rear body section. The component operates in the area where the door meets the bodywork, where it is responsible for:

• sealing the door edge in the rear right part of the vehicle,
• reducing wind noise while driving,
• limiting the ingress of water and dirt into the interior,
• maintaining a stable door position relative to the body frame.

Thanks to its fit for the specific BMW model, the trim maintains the correct contact line and works in harmony with other seals within the rear side zone.

Construction and fit for the rear right zone

The door seal is profiled for installation on the rear right side of the body, which allows for precise fitting with the door edge and the body frame. The construction provided by the manufacturer, BMW, ensures:

• appropriate rigidity of the trim along its entire length,
• the elasticity necessary to compensate for door movement during opening and closing,
• stable seating in the factory mounting points.

Such a solution facilitates installation and allows for maintaining consistency with other trim elements of the vehicle's side section.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Door Trim Weather Strip Right O/S is a used component, sourced from dismantling. This means it was previously used in a vehicle but retains the functionality necessary for further use. For many BMW users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturer's specification.

Using a pre-owned part allows for maintaining material and structural consistency with other seals in the car, which is important during collision repairs, door replacements, or restoring body tightness after years of operation.

Application in body repairs and restoration

The BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Door Trim Weather Strip Right O/S will prove particularly useful in situations where:

• the original seal has been mechanically damaged (abrasions, tears, deformations),
• after a door replacement, it is necessary to fit a component with the factory shape,
• there are leaks resulting in increased noise or interior dampness,
• restoration work is being carried out on the rear right part of the body.

Choosing an original trim from this group of components allows you to maintain the parameters intended by the manufacturer, which is important for both driving comfort and the durability of the interior finish.

Complementary BMW Window seals and trims

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional door seals, window trims, or edge finishing elements, check the available parts in the BMW Window seals and trims category.

More about using parts from dismantling

If you are interested in the broader context of using components from dismantling for vehicle modifications and repairs, it is worth checking out the guide on tuning and selecting used components. Practical tips can be found in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using components from dismantling, which shows how to effectively use original parts from the secondary market.