Description
BMW E81 Window Glass Side Rear Left N/S Quarter Glazing AS2 Alu Matt is an original component from the Car windows category, designed for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the BMW structure, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance, proper sealing, and stable mounting within the door or body frame.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7176665
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7176665
- Substitutable numbers: 7176665, 51377176665
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
- Category: Car Glass
Purpose and fitment for BMW E81
The presented window glass has been designed specifically for the BMW E81 body, taking into account the geometry of the rear body section on the driver’s side. The vehicle placement, defined as rear – left side, means that the component works with the factory guides, seals, and mounts intended for this installation point.
Its original BMW origin helps maintain a uniform side line, proper adhesion to seals, and compatibility with factory body components, which reduces the risk of improper fitment or excessive stress on the glass.
Technical and functional characteristics
The AS2 side window belongs to a group of glass types with specific light transmission parameters and mechanical resistance, used as standard in modern bodies. The construction is adapted for use in the rear zone of the vehicle, where the following are essential:
- dimensional stability and proper edge profiling,
- correct interaction with the opening mechanism or fixed mount,
- maintaining the body-to-glass seal integrity under various operating conditions.
As an item from the Car windows category, the product supports passive safety, acoustic comfort, and interior protection against external factors, while maintaining the factory aesthetics of the side body section.
Condition, origin, and benefits of using used glass
The offered window glass is a used component, which allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications. In practice, this means the ability to replace damaged glass with a component from disassembly, without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain parameters.
Choosing original used glass is particularly beneficial in the case of post-accident repairs, body restoration, or returning the car to a near-factory state. Maintaining compatibility with the BMW E81 structure facilitates service work and reduces the time required to fit the component.
For those who want to better understand the impact of original components on vehicle resale value, the following article may be helpful: Original used parts and car resale value.
Application in service practice
The rear left side window in the BMW E81 is significant both in terms of utility and appearance. Replacing a damaged element with original glass from the same body series allows you to:
- restore proper visibility and lighting in the rear part of the cabin,
- maintain interior sealing against water and noise,
- preserve the consistency of the side line and the factory character of the vehicle.
In assembly practice, it is important that the glass is consistent with the intended placement on the vehicle, which minimizes the need for additional modifications and allows for efficient repair in a standard service process.
Related components and technical knowledge development
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side glazing zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional side windows, door windows, or other glazing, check the available parts in the BMW car windows category.
Those interested in a broader context of selecting glass and other body elements in compact segment cars can use comparative material regarding structural changes in popular models, e.g., the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 and related car parts, which helps to better understand the importance of proper selection of body components.
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