BMW E46 Saloon Touring Right O/S Side Sill Skirt Panel Orientblau Metallic 317

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E46 Saloon Touring Right O/S Side Sill Skirt Panel Orientblau Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle, ensuring a factory-fit and a consistent look for the side bodywork. This used side sill skirt panel in Orientblau Metallic - 317 allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged sill, maintaining the proper geometry and body line. It is a practical solution for BMW users who expect solid quality and compliance with factory standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9071632-OB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9071632
• Substitutable numbers: 51719071632, 9071632
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46

The right side sill skirt panel has been designed specifically for the BMW E46 sill construction, ensuring it retains the correct mounting points and a shape that matches the original body line. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of the component without interfering with other body parts.

The original BMW origin means the component complies with factory assembly tolerances, which facilitates bodywork and mechanical tasks and limits the need for additional modifications.

Color and surface finish

The side sill skirt panel is finished in Orientblau Metallic - 317, providing a metallic, understated look and good integration with dark body paint configurations. The metallic paint structure promotes even light distribution on the surface, which improves visual consistency with the remaining body panels.

In the case of paintwork, the component can serve as a solid base for repainting, which is important when matching the individual color configuration of a specific BMW E46 unit.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the secondary market, the side sill skirt panel comes from dismantling and is intended for further use after installation in the vehicle. The used nature of the component allows for an economical repair of the sill area while maintaining the original BMW construction.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, body restoration, or returning the car to a technically correct state, where priority is given to compliance with factory geometry and mountings.

Application in sill area repairs

Replacing the side sill skirt panel on the right side is not only aesthetically significant but also practical – this element helps protect the lower part of the bodywork from dirt and minor mechanical damage. A correctly selected side sill skirt panel helps maintain the visual consistency of the side of the vehicle and facilitates subsequent service work in this area.

By using an original BMW component, you minimize the risk of fitment issues, leaks, or improper adhesion to adjacent body panels.

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

Additional technical support and BMW knowledge

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