BMW E65 Entrance Strip Door Panelling Cover Edge Trim Sill Set Black 8223552

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BMW E65 Entrance Strip Door Panelling Cover Edge Trim Sill Set is a set of door sill trim strips designed for BMW 7 Series E65 models. The set includes components mounted at the sills in the entrance area, allowing for a visually and technically consistent refresh of the entire door area in the vehicle. Thanks to the factory fitment for the BMW body, this set is a practical solution for replacing damaged or worn sill strips.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8223552-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8223552
• Substitutable numbers: 8223552, 51478223552, 8223551, 51478223551, 8223553, 51478223553, 8223554, 51478223554, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the BMW E65 door sill set

The door sill trim set is designed as a finishing element in the sill area, both at the front and rear, on the left and right sides of the body. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the cabin entrance edge, while also helping to protect the lower parts of the door upholstery and the paint in an area that is particularly prone to scratches when entering and exiting the vehicle.

Using the original sill set in the BMW E65 allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the interior and correct fitment with factory mounts. This solution is particularly useful for accident repairs, interior restoration, or replacing individual damaged components within the door sill area.

Color scheme and interior matching

The door sill set is finished in black, which facilitates integration with typical BMW 7 Series E65 interior configurations. The dark color effectively masks minor signs of wear and is visually neutral, making it suitable for both light and dark upholstery.

The uniform color of the entire set allows for a consistent refresh of the entrance area on both sides of the vehicle, without shade differences between individual elements. This is especially important when replacing a larger number of strips, where maintaining an aesthetic, factory-original look of the sills is desired.

Installation scope and vehicle configuration

The door sill set is intended for installation in four main body points – in the front and rear entrance zones, on the left and right sides. Such a configuration enables the simultaneous replacement of all sill strips in the vehicle, which is beneficial for a comprehensive restoration of the door area.

The original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of correct geometry and stable mounting on factory assembly points. Thanks to this, the set is suitable both for body and paint repairs in the door area and for the gradual replacement of worn finishing elements in a daily-driven car.

Performance characteristics and service application

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, the BMW E65 door sill set will prove useful in body shops, services specializing in the BMW brand, and for users independently sourcing parts for body repairs. The used nature of the product allows for an economical restoration of the factory look of the sills while maintaining the original assembly specifications.

The set is particularly useful in situations where mechanical damage has occurred in the sill area, during door replacement, or repairs following corrosion in the lower parts of the body. The use of original sill strips reduces the risk of fitment issues and minimizes the need for additional assembly modifications.

Additional information and related items

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

In the case of broader work on the suspension or body, which often accompanies repairs in the sill and door area, it is also worth checking out practical tips regarding service cost optimization – the article Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory handling precision without spending a fortune at the service center, which discusses the use of used components while maintaining appropriate repair quality, may be helpful.