BMW E46 Touring Front Right O/S Roof Moulding Drainage Trim Strip Chrome 7000514

BMW E46 Touring Front Right O/S Roof Moulding Drainage Trim Strip Chrome is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the front right side of the roof. The chrome finish ensures a consistent look with the factory BMW styling and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged strip.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7000514
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7000514
• Substitutable numbers: 7000514, 51137000514
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The roof moulding mounted on the front right side serves a dual role: it protects the roof edge and acts as a visible body trim element. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific BMW E46 Touring model, it maintains the correct body line, which is important both for aerodynamics and the visual consistency of the entire roof.

The component belongs to the Protective and decorative strips group, meaning it is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the roof area and protecting critical edges against minor mechanical damage.

Chrome finish and visual fit

The chrome color of the strip has been selected to harmonize with the factory BMW styling accents. As a result, a uniform decorative line is maintained after installation, with no differences in shade or gloss compared to other trim elements.

The placement on the vehicle in the front right part of the roof makes the strip highly visible, which is why proper color and shape matching has a direct impact on the visual perception of the entire body. Replacing a worn or damaged element with an original strip allows you to restore the car's consistent appearance without the need for additional modifications.

Installation characteristics

The roof moulding has been designed specifically for the Touring body, taking into account the roof geometry and the indentations characteristic of the BMW E46. This allows for precise seating in the factory mounting points, without the need for interference with the body structure.

Placement in the front right zone requires maintaining the correct installation sequence relative to adjacent body elements, such as other roof strips or seals. Using an original strip facilitates service work because the geometry and profile of the component are consistent with factory specifications.

Condition and service application

The product is intended for users and workshops that want to restore the factory look of the roof in a BMW E46 Touring after a collision, corrosion, or other mechanical damage. A used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original visual and structural specifications.

The strip will work well both in routine repairs and during comprehensive body restoration, where it is important to maintain the consistency of all decorative details on the right side of the front roof.

Expanding the scope of service work

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

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