BMW 3 E92 E93 Decorative Strip Trim Cover Rear Right Door Card Alu Feinschliff

The BMW 3 E92/E93 Rear Right Door Trim Strip Alu Feinschliff is an original interior finishing element designed for installation in the rear right door trim of 3 Series coupes and convertibles. The Alu Feinschliff aluminum finish emphasizes the cohesive, factory character of the cockpit and allows for an aesthetic restoration of the original BMW interior look.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9173696
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9173696
• Substitutable numbers: 51439173696, 9173696, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and Fitment for BMW 3 Series E92/E93

The presented decorative strip has been specifically designed for the rear right door trim in BMW 3 Series E92 (coupe) and E93 (cabrio) models. The appropriate profiling and factory mounting points ensure precise fitment with the door panel, without the need for modifications or forceful adjustments.

This element belongs to the Door Upholstery group, making it integrate perfectly with other door panel finishing components – handles, control panels, and other decorative strips in the same design.

Alu Feinschliff Finish Characteristics

The Alu Feinschliff finish is a characteristic brushed aluminum structure, often used in factory BMW interior trim packages. This type of decoration:

• gives the interior a cohesive, modern look,
• complements both dark and light upholstery well,
• emphasizes the lines of the door panels, optically widening the cabin.

By using an original strip, you maintain a uniform decorative pattern across all doors, which is particularly important when replacing a single element due to mechanical damage or signs of wear.

Function within the Door Upholstery Structure

The decorative strip for the rear right door trim serves not only an aesthetic purpose but also a practical one. It conceals the edges of material joins, stabilizes a section of the panel lining, and allows for a clean, factory finish of the door surface. A correctly installed strip eliminates unwanted gaps and improves the overall rigidity of the interior trim in the rear cabin.

Vehicle placement: rear – right side, which facilitates unambiguous identification of the part when planning repairs or assembling missing trim pieces on the rear passenger side.

Benefits of Using an Original Decorative Strip

Choosing an original decorative strip from the BMW Door Upholstery category offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory interior appearance without differences in shade or texture,
• certainty of fitment for the specific body version (E92/E93, rear right side),
• easier installation due to compatibility with original mounting points,
• the possibility of aesthetically replacing a single, worn-out element without interfering with other decorations.

This solution is particularly recommended for interior restoration, preparing the car for sale, or returning the vehicle to a factory-like condition after bodywork and paint repairs.

Used Condition – A Conscious Choice for BMW

This item comes from the secondary market, allowing you to combine original BMW quality with a reasonable cost for repair or interior refresh. For many owners of the 3 Series E92/E93, this is a practical way to maintain a cohesive, branded finish without the need to invest in new, significantly more expensive components.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of choosing original, used components for this brand, it's worth reading the guide: Used Parts for BMW – Is It Worth It? Key Benefits for Brand Enthusiasts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and upholstery area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door panels, decorative panels, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.