BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Door Sill Holding Strip R4 O/S 7202662

BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Door Sill Holding Strip is an original body component designed for the right door sill area in 3 Series E90/E91 models. This precision-engineered bracket ensures stable guidance and support for the door sill trim, which translates into secure fastening of the covers and correct geometry of the sill zone. Thanks to its factory OEM design, the part maintains dimensional compatibility with the original mounting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202662-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202662
• Substitutable numbers: 51777224456, 7224456, 51777202662, 7202662, 51777202656, 7202656, 51777202660, 7202660, 51777202658, 7202658
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill component

The right-side door sill holding strip is responsible for the proper support and guidance of the external sill cover. This element stabilizes the sill trim relative to the body, limits its deflection, and minimizes the risk of looseness and unwanted vibrations. A properly selected sill bracket helps maintain the consistency of the side body line and the correct fitment of adjacent panels.

In the case of sill removal, bodywork repairs, or replacement of damaged covers, using a dedicated holding strip for the E90/E91 series allows you to maintain factory mounting points and avoid makeshift installation solutions.

Construction and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The holding strip has been designed specifically for the sill architecture of the BMW E90 and E91, taking into account the body shape and the layout of factory clips. Proper profiling ensures:

• stable seating of the door sill trim on the right side of the vehicle,
• correct load distribution along the sill,
• compatibility with factory mounting points in the body.

As a result, installation is predictable, and the component works seamlessly with other side body parts without the need for modifications.

Characteristics of the used part

The presented holding strip is a used part, sourced from vehicle dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original design specifications inherent to BMW. Such components are often chosen for sill repairs when the priority is to maintain factory fitment and reduce costs compared to new parts. A used sill bracket will prove effective both for local post-collision repairs and for replacing worn-out mounts after years of operation.

Application in sill zone repairs

The right-side door sill holding strip is used, among other things, for:

• replacing a damaged door sill trim after contact with an obstacle or curb,
• bodywork repairs in the lower part of the side body zone,
• eliminating looseness and improper fitment of sill covers,
• sill renovation in vehicles operated in harsh road conditions.

Using an original bracket allows you to restore proper cover mounting, which is important both for aesthetics and for protecting the lower part of the body from dirt and moisture.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Additional technical information and part selection

To correctly select the door sill holding strip for a specific version of the BMW 3 Series, it is worth paying attention to the manufacturer's markings and interchangeable numbers assigned to this reference. The presence of multiple reference numbers makes it easier to match the part to different body variants within the same generation. In case of doubt, selection can be based on comparing the shape and mounting points with the component factory-installed in the vehicle.

If you are interested in a broader context of component selection in high-performance cars and the differences in component construction between standard and sports versions, our blog article may be helpful: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.