Description
The Right Rear Side Window Trim (Quarterlight) for BMW F45 Active Tourer is an original body part designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Its black finish ensures a consistent look with factory window trims and frames, while the precise fit characteristic of BMW facilitates installation and maintains the vehicle’s original body lines.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7374848
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7374848
- Substitutable numbers: 51437374848, 7374848, EM
- Location on the vehicle: Right
- Color: Black
- Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories
Purpose and Function of the Part
The described rear side window trim is dedicated to the BMW F45 Active Tourer model and is mounted on the right side of the body. The part serves as an aesthetic finish for the frame of the small side window, while also aiding in the proper positioning of seal edges and concealing sheet metal and glass joints.
Thanks to its factory geometry, the trim ensures proper alignment with the window, seals, and adjacent panels, which reduces the risk of unwanted gaps, vibrations, or unsightly shifts in the side body area.
Color Scheme and Visual Fit
The black finish has been chosen to match the styling line of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. This shade complements tinted windows, factory window trims, and other door frame elements, ensuring that replacing the trim does not disrupt the vehicle’s visual coherence.
Using an original part in this body area helps avoid differences in shade, gloss, or surface texture that often occur with aftermarket replacements, and are particularly noticeable around windows and trim strips.
Installation Characteristics
The right rear side window trim has been designed as a part that fits the factory mounting points in the BMW F45 Active Tourer. This means that with proper removal of the old part and preparation of the surface, installation proceeds predictably, without the need for modifications or shape adjustments.
The precise replication of edges and contours promotes sealing around the side window and the stability of the entire window-seal-trim assembly, which is important for both acoustic comfort and body durability.
Condition and Service Application
This part is from the used parts category, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged trims after mechanical intervention, or for the gradual restoration of the side body area. In many cases, using an original used trim allows for a better fit than with cheaper aftermarket alternatives, while maintaining a favorable cost-to-effect ratio.
This solution is particularly useful in situations where restoring the vehicle’s original appearance is a priority, without altering the door or window frame structure.
Integration with Other BMW Parts
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional trims, window surrounds, or masking panels, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.
For broader modernization projects or when comparing solutions used in different sports and standard models, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the analysis of construction and components in the article Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?, which discusses differences in the construction and selection of components in high-performance cars.
If you are interested in the broader use of used body and equipment parts for gradual car restoration, practical tips for planning such work can be found in the guide Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012, with a particular focus on solutions used in BMWs.
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