BMW F46 Door Seal Window Guide Rear Sealing Rubber Gasket Right O/S 7326170

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F46 Door Seal Window Guide Rear Sealing Rubber Gasket Right O/S is an original component from the Door seals group, designed for installation in the rear right part of the vehicle body. Precise fitment to the BMW door structure ensures tight window guidance, noise reduction, and stable operation of the lifting mechanism. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore factory acoustic comfort and interior protection parameters.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8498432
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8498432
• Substitutable numbers: 7326170, 51357326170, 8498432, 51358498432, 2576682, 51352576682
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and vehicle placement

The seal has been designed specifically for the rear right door window in BMW F46 series models. Its placement in the rear body section means that the component works with the window guide and the door frame structure, ensuring proper sealing of the space between the glass and the bodywork.

Thanks to its dedicated shape and profile, the seal supports:

• maintaining a stable window position while driving,
• limiting air drafts at higher speeds,
• reducing moisture penetration into the door interior.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an original BMW component, the seal is matched to factory mounting points and door geometry. A properly selected material compound provides the flexibility needed to work with the moving window, while maintaining sufficient rigidity to hold its shape over a long period of use.

This solution allows for:

• maintaining correct window guidance in the tracks,
• reducing vibrations and rattling resulting from play around the window perimeter,
• maintaining even pressure along the entire contact area with the glass.

Component condition and service application

The offered seal is a used component, which makes it an attractive service solution for users looking for original parts at a reasonable price. This type of component is suitable for replacing a worn, brittle, or mechanically damaged seal when the goal is to restore proper window operation and reduce noise and leaks.

Seal replacement is recommended especially when the following occur:

• increased noise in the area of the rear right window,
• traces of water on the door upholstery or in the lower part of the seal,
• problems with smooth window closing.

Benefits of using an original BMW seal

Using an original door window seal in a BMW F46 allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body and the parameters specified by the manufacturer. Factory fitment minimizes the risk of leaks typical of universal profile replacements and also facilitates installation in workshop or service conditions.

The main advantages include:

• compatibility with the factory window lifting mechanism,
• maintaining the aesthetics of the window edge and door frame,
• the ability to restore acoustic comfort in the rear part of the cabin.

BMW door seals – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as perimeter seals, frame seals, or additional sealing profiles, check the available parts in the BMW door seals category.

Technical support and service knowledge

When performing service work on the body and adjacent systems, it is worth paying attention to the general condition of consumable elements to avoid secondary faults. In the case of diesel engine fuel systems, specialized knowledge regarding component diagnostics can be helpful. Expanded information on symptoms and consequences of neglect can be found in the article Diesel injector faults – how to recognize them and the risks of neglecting them, which can provide a practical supplement to service knowledge.