BMW G31 Touring Windscreen Side Trim Strip Moudling Front Right O/S 7443696

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW G31 Touring Windscreen Side Trim Strip Moudling Front Right O/S is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the right side of the windshield. The precisely shaped profile ensures proper guidance of the glass edge and an aesthetic finish to the body line, while its factory origin guarantees compatibility with the construction of the BMW 5 Series G31 Touring.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7443696-BST
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7443696
• Substitutable numbers: 7443696, 51137443696
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Bluestone Metallic – C2Y
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment for BMW G31 Touring

The presented trim strip has been designed specifically as a windshield surround element on the passenger side for the Touring body style. The appropriate geometry of the mounts and the profile matched to the factory windshield and A-pillar allow for installation without modifications, while maintaining original mounting points and assembly gaps.

By using a component from the same construction group as the parts installed on the production line, visual consistency with other body details is maintained, along with proper adhesion to seals and the windshield.

Technical characteristics and color

The trim strip is intended for the front, right side of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the part relative to the driver and passenger sides. The profile construction ensures proper water drainage from the edge of the windshield and stable airflow guidance along the pillar, which reduces unwanted turbulence and aerodynamic noise.

The finish in Bluestone Metallic – C2Y allows for a consistent match to bodies painted in this color, without the need for additional painting of the component. The metallic coating gives the trim strip a modern character and harmonizes well with the stylistic line of the BMW 5 Series G31 Touring.

Protective and aesthetic function

As an element from the Protective and decorative strips group, the trim strip serves both a visual and functional purpose. On one hand, it masks the edge of the windshield and the structural connections of the pillar; on the other, it acts as an additional barrier against the ingress of dirt and moisture around the seals and windshield mounts.

Using an original trim strip in this area of the body helps maintain uniform gaps, which is important both for the vehicle’s appearance and for reducing noise inside the cabin when driving at higher speeds.

Condition, installation, and service application

The item comes from dismantling, which makes it an attractive service solution for users looking for a factory component at a reasonable price. A used trim strip of this type is particularly useful for replacement after a collision, repair after windshield replacement, or for visual body correction when the existing element is mechanically damaged or worn out.

Installation of the trim strip requires standard service procedures within the windshield and A-pillar area, using the mounting points provided by the manufacturer. Maintaining the correct order of disassembly and assembly of adjacent elements (seals, covers, cowl panel) allows for stable seating and uniform adhesion along the entire length.

Expanding your BMW body configuration

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

For users interested in a broader approach to personalization and service of vehicles of this brand, including the selection of body elements for M and M Performance versions, you will find useful information in the article BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?.