Description
The BMW i3 front left / rear wheel arch liner – rear section is a body part from the Mudguards group, designed to protect the interior of the wheel arch from water, mud, and debris. Designed as an original factory part for the BMW i3, this liner ensures proper airflow and debris management, and helps maintain stable operating conditions for suspension components and the body in the wheel area.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7368601
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7368601
- Substitutable numbers: 51717368601, 7368601, BG
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
- Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps
Vehicle Application and Placement
This wheel arch liner is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the front wheel arch area and the rear section of the wheel arch housing. This placement effectively protects the critical area between the wheel and the bodywork, limiting direct contact of water, road salt, and small stones with structural components.
The part serves a protective and organizing function for debris flow, which is important for both body durability and maintaining proper operating conditions for suspension components and wiring harnesses located within the wheel arch.
Protective Function and Benefits of Installation
The wheel arch liner in the BMW i3 is responsible for:
- limiting the direct impact of water and mud on the inner part of the wheel arch,
- reducing the risk of accelerated corrosion of metal components in the wheel area,
- protecting wiring, mountings, and other sub-components routed in the wheel arch area,
- stabilizing airflow and debris thrown by the rotating wheel.
By using a dedicated liner for a specific BMW model, proper fitment to the body shape is maintained, which translates to secure mounting and reduced unwanted vibrations and noise during driving.
Product Characteristics and BMW Fitment
The wheel arch liner has been developed as an original part for the BMW brand, meaning its geometry, mounting points, and profile are consistent with the factory design specifications of the BMW i3. This precise fitment facilitates installation and ensures consistency with other wheel arch components.
The product belongs to the Mudguards category, which includes parts responsible for protecting the bodywork from dirt thrown up by the wheels. In practice, this leads to more controlled splashing of water and mud, and better protection of the lower body sections.
Part Condition and Service Application
The wheel arch liner is offered as a used part, making it an attractive service solution for accident repairs, replacement of damaged wheel arch components, or restoring the completeness of the wheel area assembly. In many cases, using an original, used liner allows for maintaining factory fitment and vehicle character while reducing costs.
The part is suitable for both localized wheel arch repairs and more extensive bodywork and painting jobs where restoring full protection to the inner part of the left-side wheel arch is required.
Expanding BMW Body Protection – Mudguards Category
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as liners, splash guards, or additional protective panels, check the available parts in the BMW Mudguards category.
Technical Support and Part Selection by Numbers
When selecting wheel arch liners and other body parts for the BMW i3, it is advisable to use manufacturer designations and reference numbers, which facilitates precise part matching to a specific vehicle version. If in doubt, comparing the shape and mounting points with the part removed from the car can also be helpful.
For users interested in deepening their knowledge of diagnostics and component selection by manufacturer codes, an article describing the principles of operation and maintenance of one of the vehicle’s key systems may be useful – more information can be found in the material Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair.
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