BMW E60 E61 LCI Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Monacoblau Blue - A35

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E60 E61 LCI Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Monacoblau Blue - A35 is an original body component from the Side Skirts category, designed for the right side of the vehicle. The Monacoblau Blue - A35 paint finish ensures color consistency with the factory finish, facilitating an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422465-MB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0422465
• Substitutable numbers: 51770422465, 0422465, 51777178122, 7178122
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described door sill cover is dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI (facelift) models and is mounted on the right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for protecting the outer part of the sill against mechanical damage and external factors, while simultaneously streamlining the side line of the body, ensuring the vehicle's factory appearance.

As an original BMW component, the trim maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and profile tailored to the shape of the LCI version sills, which reduces the risk of installation issues and improper fitment with other body panels.

Color and paint matching

The Monacoblau Blue - A35 finish is characteristic of selected BMW E60/E61 configurations and allows for consistency with the vehicle's original paint. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces service costs.

The metallic structure of the paint provides appropriate color depth and harmonizes well with the side line of the body, ensuring the vehicle maintains aesthetics consistent with the factory BMW standard after the component is replaced.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt is prepared for installation at the factory mounting points provided for the LCI version. The appropriate edge shaping and correct profile facilitate proper seating of the component on the sill and achieving even gaps relative to the doors and adjacent body panels.

When replacing, it is recommended to:

• thoroughly clean and degrease the sill surface,
• verify the condition of the mounts and mounting clips,
• check the body line after initial fitting, before final fastening.

Condition and service application

The item is in used condition, making it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle to its original specification without the need for more expensive new parts. This is a good solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of the car while optimizing the repair budget.

The original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of proper rigidity of the sill area and compatibility with other elements of the side body, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for correct installation.

Support with selection and configuration expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

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