BMW 3 Series E36 Saloon Rear Right O/S Window Finisher Trim B-Pillar Black

BMW E36 Sedan Rear Right Pillar Trim is an original body part from the Doors and Door Sheet Metal group, designed for installation on the right rear side of the body. The black pillar trim helps restore the factory appearance of the vehicle's side profile, ensuring a cohesive finish and proper edge protection for the door.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8173386
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8173386
• Substitutable numbers: 51348173386, 8173386, 51341960666, 1960666, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The rear right pillar trim in the BMW E36 Sedan is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the door's junction with the body structure. The part is mounted on the rear passenger side, in the pillar area between the window and the door edge, which contributes to:

• an organized flow of the vehicle's side profile,
• covering the edges of sheet metal and seals,
• limiting the ingress of dirt into the pillar area,
• maintaining a consistent appearance on both sides of the vehicle.

Color Scheme and Visual Fit

The black color of the trim is characteristic of the factory finish of the E36 Sedan pillars and complements both light and dark body paint colors. This allows the part to:

• replace a missing or damaged trim without the need for additional color matching,
• maintain a uniform look for both rear doors,
• reduce visual signs of previous bodywork repairs in the pillar area.

Using the original black trim helps preserve the distinctive, clean side line of the BMW E36, which is important for both daily use and when preparing the car for sale or display.

Installation Characteristics

The trim is designed for installation on the rear right side of the sedan body, in the door pillar area. The part's construction is prepared for factory mounting points, which simplifies the work for a body shop technician or mechanic and allows for:

• precise alignment with the door edge and window line,
• minimizing the need for additional modifications,
• maintaining the correct geometry for the fit of seals and other finishing elements.

By preserving the original geometry of the trim, it is possible to achieve even gaps and a consistent, factory-like appearance of the entire side body area.

Condition and Application in Repairs

The part is used, making it a practical choice for operational repairs, restoration, or restoring the completeness of the bodywork on a BMW E36 Sedan. This type of trim is particularly suitable in situations where:

• the original part has been mechanically damaged (e.g., during a collision or removal),
• one of the trims is missing after previous bodywork repairs,
• it is necessary to restore a cohesive look to both rear doors.

Using an original trim from the same body group ensures compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications and facilitates subsequent service work.

Complementary BMW Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional trim pieces, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Sheet Metal category.

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