Window Lifter BMW F46 Rear Right Window Regulator With Motor 7490198

BMW F46 Window Regulator Rear Right with Motor is an original part from the Window Regulators and Motors category, designed for precise operation of the rear right window in BMW vehicles. The integrated electric drive ensures stable mechanism operation, and the design tailored to a specific vehicle location facilitates installation and subsequent use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7490198
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7490198
• Substitutable numbers: 7490198, 51337490198, 7434784, 51357434784, 7354889, 67627354889
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Window Motors & Regulators

Purpose and Function of the Component

The window regulator with motor is responsible for the smooth raising and lowering of the window in the rear right part of the body. The component has been designed specifically for the BMW platform, taking into account door geometry and the loads acting on the guides and cables. This ensures even operation of the system, reducing the risk of jamming and overload.

The vehicle location specified as rear – right side means that the mechanism's construction, mounting point arrangement, and motor orientation are optimized for this specific part of the body. This allows for maintaining the factory window guidance and proper cooperation with seals and the door frame.

Construction and Performance Parameters

The sub-assembly combines a mechanical regulator and an electric motor in one housing, simplifying installation and servicing. The use of an OEM BMW solution promotes the maintenance of proper structural rigidity, as well as the correct ratio between motor movement and window travel. In practice, this translates to:

• uniform window speed throughout its operating range,
• reduction of play in the guides,
• stable cooperation with the factory window control system.

The component belongs to the Window Regulators and Motors group, meaning it is designed for long-term cyclic operation, typical for daily vehicle use. The construction anticipates frequent changes in motor rotation direction and variable loads resulting from weather conditions and temperature differences.

Condition, Origin, and Fitment

The offered window regulator is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such OEM components are valued for their factory fit to the body, electrical harnesses, and comfort modules, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of compatibility issues. The original mounting geometry is preserved, allowing the part to be fitted into the door without structural modifications.

If you have doubts about compatibility with a specific equipment version or model year, it is advisable to verify the fitment using the OEM part number or interchangeable numbers – this allows for precise selection of the correct regulator for a given BMW F46 model and avoids unnecessary installation modifications.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Regulator

Using an original window regulator with a motor in a BMW F46 offers a range of practical technical benefits:

• Factory Fitment – maintaining original mounting points and window guidance without the need for adaptation.
• Proper Cooperation with Vehicle Electronics – compatibility with comfort modules and factory overload protection.
• Stable Long-Term Operation – construction designed for intensive use under road conditions.
• Reduced Noise and Vibration – appropriately selected gear ratios and mechanism guidance minimize window operating noise.

For many BMW users, choosing a used OEM part is a sensible compromise between cost and quality, allowing them to maintain the vehicle's original specifications without sacrificing proper window system operation.

How to Wisely Choose a Used Electrical Component

When selecting a used regulator with a motor, it is worth paying attention to the manufacturer's markings, body version, and vehicle location. For electrical and drive components, a good reference point is selection procedures based on OEM and interchangeable numbers, as well as an analysis of common faults and wear symptoms. The expert guide: Why Buying Used Gearboxes and Engines is Worth It – Facts Instead of Myths, discusses the profitability of purchasing used drive and electrical components in more detail, offering practical tips for verifying condition and calculating costs.

If you also need other components responsible for window control in your BMW, such as additional drives or mechanisms for other doors, check the available parts in the category BMW Window Regulators and Motors.