BMW F11 Tailgate Window Rear Touring Boot Lid Glazing Glass Tinted SSG 7206563

BMW F11 Tailgate Window Rear Touring Boot Lid Glazing Glass Tinted SSG is an original component from the Car windows category, designed for the rear section of the 5 Series Touring body. The tinted glass improves driving comfort, reduces interior heating, and increases privacy while maintaining the factory geometry and fitment for the BMW tailgate.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7206563
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7206563
• Substitutable numbers: 7206563, 51317206563
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and function of the BMW F11 Touring rear window

The described rear window is dedicated to the tailgate of the Touring body style, where it is responsible for proper rear visibility, structural rigidity of the tailgate, and the sealing of the cargo area. Its location at the rear of the vehicle makes it subject to intensive use, which is why using an original window allows for maintaining proper fitment with seals, hinges, and the lifting mechanism.

The tinted glass limits the penetration of sunlight into the cargo area, which is particularly beneficial when transporting temperature-sensitive luggage or interior equipment. At the same time, the glass maintains appropriate transparency, supporting the operation of mirrors and driver assistance systems that rely on visibility through the rear of the vehicle.

Benefits of using a tinted tailgate window

The use of a tinted window in the BMW F11 Touring translates into several practical advantages in daily use:

• reduction of cargo area heating on sunny days,
• increased privacy for transported items,
• reduction of glare from the lights of vehicles behind,
• maintenance of a consistent, factory aesthetic of the rear bodywork.

As a result, the tailgate window serves not only a structural function but also improves travel comfort and the visual consistency of the entire vehicle. Choosing an original component from the Car windows category helps avoid fitment issues and minimizes the risk of leaks after installation.

Technical characteristics and installation

The window is designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, in the tailgate, maintaining factory mounting points and the bonding technology used by BMW. The appropriate weight of the component affects the proper operation of the tailgate struts and the durability of the hinges, which is why using the correct window is essential for long-term, trouble-free operation.

The component comes from a BMW vehicle and is a BMW market product, which ensures compatibility with the body line, glass curvature radius, and mounting hole dimensions. When replacing, it is recommended to use professional bonding materials and follow the manufacturer's procedures to maintain the tightness and rigidity of the connection between the window and the tailgate.

Condition of the component and practical application

The tailgate window is an aftermarket component, which allows for economical repair of the rear bodywork while maintaining the original specification. This solution is particularly beneficial in cases of mechanical damage or glass cracks, when the priority is to restore full vehicle functionality at reasonable costs.

In daily use, the tinted rear window supports travel comfort on long routes, in city traffic, and while parked in the sun. A properly selected component for the BMW F11 Touring allows for maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance, which is important both aesthetically and for potential resale of the car.

Related categories and guides

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional side windows, supplementary door windows, or other body glazing, check the available parts in the BMW car windows category.

When working on the bodywork and operating the car in high temperatures, it is also worth ensuring the efficiency of the cooling system – more practical tips can be found in the guide Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.

If you are considering a wider use of aftermarket components when upgrading your BMW, tips from the article on pitfalls when buying used tuning components may also be helpful: Buying used car parts – the most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.