BMW Cabrio F23 Rear Window Strip Seal Gasket Trim Panel Right O/S 16444510

BMW Cabrio F23 Rear Window Strip Seal Gasket Trim Panel Right O/S is a precisely profiled body component designed to protect the rear window on the passenger side of the BMW 2 Series F23 convertible. It is responsible for the tight guidance of the window edge, limiting water ingress, and ensuring proper adhesion of the window to the body, which translates into stable window mechanism operation and acoustic comfort inside the vehicle. Thanks to its factory fit for the specific body version, it ensures consistent installation with original body parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7404198
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7404198
• Substitutable numbers: 51377404198, 7404198, 16444510
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and function in the BMW Cabrio F23 body

The described sealing strip operates in the rear part of the body, on the right side, in the contact zone between the window and the body frame. Its tasks include:

• sealing the area between the window and the body panel,
• reducing air drafts at higher speeds,
• draining water from the window edge away from the vehicle interior,
• stabilizing window guidance in the final closing phase. In a convertible, where the side window construction is more exposed than in a classic body, a properly selected rear window seal has a significant impact on driving comfort with the roof both up and down.

Construction and body fitment

The strip belongs to the Window seals and trims group, which means it has been designed specifically for operation in direct contact with the glass and painted body surfaces. The seal profile is adapted to the geometry of the BMW Cabrio F23 rear window, ensuring that it:

• adheres evenly along the entire length of the window edge,
• does not require additional adjustment or trimming,
• works with factory mounting points in the body frame. This solution facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original side line of the vehicle, without visible leaks or deformations in the window zone.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered seal comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining compliance with the factory BMW specification while reducing repair costs compared to a new component. A used element is a good choice when:

• the original seal is perished, cracked, or deformed,
• there are leaks in the rear part of the body on the right side,
• after replacing the window, it is necessary to restore proper pressure to the frame. A properly selected, original strip from the secondary market allows for restoring the factory level of tightness and aesthetics of the window-to-body connection, without the need to use replacements with an uncertain profile.

Selection by OEM number and placement

To ensure that the seal will be compatible with a specific version of the BMW Cabrio F23, it is worth verifying compatibility by the OEM number and by the placement on the vehicle (rear, right side). In case of doubt, comparing the shape and length with the currently installed element is useful. For users who want to streamline the process of selecting parts by factory numbers, the following guide may be helpful: how to select the right car part by VIN and OEM number.

Expanding the scope of work within BMW seals and trims

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the window zone and adjacent body edges in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional side window seals, guide strips, or trim elements near the windows, check the available parts in the BMW window seals and trims category. For drivers looking for savings on other repairs, especially in the fuel supply system area, an article discussing the safe purchase of dismantled components, such as injection pumps or fuel rails, may be useful: Fuel dosing problems – what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails.