Description
BMW E87 LCI Right Sill Cover Trim is an original body part designed for the right side of the car, allowing for an aesthetic and technically correct finish of the sill area. Thanks to its factory fit to the BMW construction, it ensures a cohesive appearance and proper edge alignment of the sills. The Schwarz 2 – 668 color enables maintaining a uniform style with other body elements.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 0036144-SCH9
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 36144
- Substitutable numbers: 51770036144, 0036144
- Location on the vehicle: Right
- Color: Schwarz 2 – 668
- Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories
Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E87 LCI
The presented sill trim has been designed as a right sill cover for the BMW 1 Series E87 generation after the facelift (LCI). The element is mounted on the right side of the vehicle, in the lower part of the body, where it is responsible for covering and finishing the sill, as well as organizing the car’s side line. The design based on the vehicle manufacturer’s solutions allows for correct alignment with factory mounting points and adjacent body panels.
Technical Characteristics and Color
The sill trim is made as a body element intended for use in the lower side area, exposed to dirt and minor operational damage. The applied Schwarz 2 – 668 color is a factory shade of black used in BMW, which facilitates maintaining visual consistency with other components painted in the same code. This allows the element to integrate well with the car’s side line, without the need for additional color modifications.
Protective and Visual Function of the Sill Trim
The sill cover serves both protective and aesthetic functions. In daily operation:
- it protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
- it stabilizes the vehicle’s side line, organizing the transition between the sill and the lower part of the door,
- it allows for maintaining a cohesive appearance after bodywork and paint repairs in the sill area.
This makes the element useful both for replacing a damaged trim and for restoring the vehicle’s factory appearance after a collision or corrosion in the sill area.
Item Condition and Application in Repairs
The sill trim is offered as a used part, allowing for economical repair of the sill area while maintaining original geometry and fit. Such elements are often used in:
- post-accident repairs of the car’s side body,
- sill renovations after body repairs,
- replacing missing or damaged covers on daily driven vehicles.
Using an original sill trim facilitates installation and reduces the need for fitting the element to the body line.
BMW Sill Area – Additional Elements
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.
Technical Knowledge and Part Selection
When selecting body parts for BMW, it is worth paying attention to the vehicle’s generation, body version, and mounting side to avoid fitment issues. For drivers who want to better understand the construction differences between individual model versions and consciously select components, a material comparing technical solutions in sports versions and standard versions may be helpful – you can find it in the article Audi RS vs. Other Models – What’s Under the Hood and Chassis?.
If you want to plan your car’s service more broadly and learn about the most frequently replaced parts, you will find practical tips in the guide TOP 10 Most Frequently Replaced Parts in Your Car, which will help optimize the scope of work and operating costs.
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