A-Pillar Trim (Left) / used
Seller: Marketplace seller
$67
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Identify
- Service part
- Pending
- Block casting
- Pending
- VIN digit 8
- Pending
Years
- Application
- 2010-2013 pre-LCI sedans and F11 Touring wagons
- Application
- 2010-2016 F10/F11 parts interchange mechanically
Power
- Engine
- 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp)
- Codes
- Pending
- Inventory
- $67 asking
What to know before swapping
Verify LHD vs RHD compatibility; left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles may use mirrored part numbers
HiFi/Harman Kardon audio systems utilize different tweeter housing depths than base audio; verify speaker grille perforation patterns
2014 LCI facelift introduced subtle dashboard revisions; confirm clip alignment when using LCI parts on pre-LCI chassis
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The left A-pillar trim for the 2011 BMW 528i (F10 chassis) secures the front tweeter speaker and shrouds the curtain airbag deployment channel. Genuine BMW part 51 43 7 232 147 fits all 2010-2013 pre-LCI sedans and F11 Touring wagons, while facelifted 2014+ models transitioned to 51 43 7 327 897 with revised clip geometry. When junkyard hunting, inspect the fragile upper mounting tabs—thermal cycling makes this ABS plastic brittle, and careless removal often shears the retention ears. Verify the tweeter wiring harness hasn't been clipped; HiFi-equipped cars use a deeper housing behind the grille compared to base audio variants. Installation demands battery disconnection to avoid airbag fault codes, plus plastic pry tools to prevent windshield scratches. While 2010-2016 F10/F11 parts interchange mechanically, interior color codes like LCSW (Schwarz) or LCGT (Grau) must match, and RHD vehicles may require region-specific mirror-image components.
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Confirmed fitment
Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW | 528i | 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp) | 80% |
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