BMW Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio A-pillar Moulded Foam Insulation Right O/S 7114252

MINI Cabrio R52 Right Pillar Foam Seal is a precisely fitted body component that helps reduce noise, vibrations, and unwanted air drafts in the right pillar area. Thanks to the use of sealing foam, it ensures a more stable seating of surrounding panels and improves the acoustic comfort of the cabin, which is particularly noticeable in a convertible. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory seal of the structure in a technically correct way.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7114252
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7114252
• Substitutable numbers: 7114252, 51717114252
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The presented foam seal is designed for the MINI Cabrio R52 model and is mounted on the right side of the body, in the pillar area. It is responsible for filling the structural space where trim elements and mountings are routed, which helps reduce play and unwanted resonances during driving.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise fitting to the body's geometry, and the appropriately selected foam density supports the stability of adjacent upholstery and plastic elements. This ensures that the entire pillar structure operates in a more controlled manner, leading to a calmer vehicle behavior over uneven surfaces.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The pillar foam seal performs several important structural functions:

• reduces vibration transfer from the body to the trim elements,
• supports the reduction of wind noise around the pillar,
• stabilizes adjacent panels and mountings,
• helps maintain proper routing of harnesses and mountings within the pillar.

Thanks to the use of foam with appropriately selected elasticity parameters, this element can be reinstalled after removing upholstery or performing bodywork. This is a practical solution for restoring the factory interior finish and eliminating unwanted creaks and rattles.

Condition of the Part and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered foam seal is a used part intended for further use in a vehicle. Choosing such a solution allows for maintaining compatibility with the original pillar construction while reducing the cost of repair or interior reconstruction. This is particularly important for body components that must be matched to a specific model and body version.

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Application in Service and Tuning Practices

Replacement or installation of the pillar foam seal is often performed during:

• post-accident repairs to the body,
• removal and reinstallation of pillar upholstery,
• work on installations routed along the pillar,
• elimination of unwanted sounds coming from the right side of the cabin.

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Related Products in the "Other" Category for MINI

If you are assembling trim and mounting elements within the body and are interested in other items from the Other category dedicated to this brand, check out our offer for Other MINI, where you will find additional components helpful for comprehensive service and reconstruction work.

Summary

MINI Cabrio R52 Right Pillar Foam Seal is a functional body element that supports noise reduction, stabilizes pillar trim, and helps restore the factory structural conditions on the right side. The use of original sealing foam facilitates maintaining the correct geometry and stiffness in this area, which translates into more comfortable and predictable vehicle operation.