Description
BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Left N/S Door Trim Weather Strip High Gloss is an original body component from the Window seals and trims group, designed for installation on the rear left side. It ensures a tight window guide and an aesthetic finish to the door edge, improving the acoustic and visual comfort of the vehicle.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 8498425
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 8498425
- Substitutable numbers: 8498425, 51358498425, 7316785, 51357316785
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
- Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims
Purpose and function of the component
The presented weather strip is dedicated to the rear left body area of the BMW F46 Gran Tourer. It is responsible for stable door window guidance, limiting the ingress of water and contaminants, as well as reducing wind noise while driving. Thanks to its high gloss finish, it harmoniously blends with the side line of the body, emphasizing the characteristic BMW design.
Construction and technical properties
The strip belongs to the Window seals and trims group, which means it combines a sealing function with the role of a finishing element. The profile is matched to the geometry of the rear left door, which facilitates installation and ensures proper adhesion to the window and door panel. The high-gloss surface improves visual consistency with other decorative body elements, and the properly selected stiffness of the profile promotes stability over a long period of operation.
Benefits of using an original BMW strip
Using an original weather strip in the rear left part of the body allows you to maintain the factory fit and door line. The most important advantages include:
- precise fit to the shape of the rear left door,
- visual consistency with other high-gloss finish elements,
- noise reduction in the cabin thanks to proper sealing of the window area,
- maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle after repair or replacement of a damaged strip.
For users who care about the aesthetics and functionality of the body, this is a solution that allows for a technically correct replacement of the element without compromising on fitment.
Installation area and service application
The element is intended for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle, within the passenger door area. It can be used both for post-accident repairs and when replacing a worn or damaged weather strip. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, the installation proceeds in a predictable manner for an experienced body and paint service or a workshop specializing in the BMW brand, and the final visual effect remains consistent with the manufacturer’s original design.
Expansion of the offer in the same group
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side glazing area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trim strips, window guide seals, or decorative window frame profiles, check the available parts in the BMW window seals and trims category.
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