BMW 2 F45 F46 Right O/S Sill Strip Skirt Trim Panel Front Plate Mount Holder

BMW F45 F46 Sill Mounting Strip Front Panel is an original body part from the sill strips category, designed for installation on the front right side of BMW F45 and F46 series vehicles. Precise fit to the sill structure ensures stable mounting of the front panel and maintains the vehicle's factory body geometry, which translates to hassle-free installation and correct functioning of adjacent body elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7301940
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7301940
• Substitutable numbers: 51777301940, 7301940
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Function of the BMW F45 F46 Sill Strip

The front panel sill mounting strip in BMW F45/F46 models is responsible for the rigid connection of the sill to the front panel on the passenger side. This element stabilizes the lower part of the body, supports correct alignment with the bumper, wheel arch, and underbody covers, and limits undesirable vibrations in the critical area of the front corner.

Thanks to its construction in line with BMW's factory standards, the strip maintains the correct sill line, facilitates the installation of covers and panels, and helps maintain an aesthetic, even contour of the body edges. This is particularly important after body repairs or replacement of front vehicle components.

Construction and Body Fit

The sill strip in question has been designed specifically for the BMW F45/F46 platform, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the sill and front panel. Appropriately shaped mounting points allow for:

• secure seating in factory body openings and brackets,
• correct alignment of the sill edge relative to the front panel,
• maintaining connection stability during daily vehicle operation.

The element is intended for installation on the front right side, which eliminates the risk of error in selection based on the vehicle side and facilitates workshop work.

Benefits of Using an Original Sill Strip

Using an original sill mounting strip in BMW F45/F46 offers a number of practical benefits:

• Factory Fit – maintains original geometry and mounting points, without the need for modifications.
• Stable Front Panel Mounting – reduces play and improves the rigidity of the sill-to-body front connection.
• Better Body Panel Alignment – easier to align the bumper, wheel arch, and covers in a single line.
• Support for Post-Accident Repairs – facilitates restoring the vehicle to factory mounting parameters.

Condition of the Part and Service Application

The sill strip is a used part, sourced from disassembly, allowing for economical repair while maintaining original BMW specifications. Such elements are often chosen by body and paint shops and services specializing in the BMW brand when it is necessary to replace a damaged sill mount without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

The strip is suitable for both comprehensive front body repairs and spot replacement of a damaged mount on the passenger side, when restoring correct alignment of the sill and front panel is required.

BMW Sill Strip Selection and Additional Materials

If you are looking for other elements from the Sill Strips category dedicated to this brand, check out the BMW sill strips available in our assortment to select complete mountings for both sides of the vehicle or other models of this brand.

For more advanced body and related system repairs, it is worth expanding your service knowledge. Our guide on diagnostics and selection of parts by factory markings may be helpful – you can find it in the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, where we discuss, among other things, a practical approach to working with OEM numbers and service procedures.