Triple-head windshield cowl grille retainer with integrated sealer for BMW vehicles. Two-tone black and white design; the sealer ring prevents moisture intrusion at the fastening point. Three heads at staggered diameters (12.5mm / 14mm / 12mm) provide a secure grip across panel layers. Replaces OEM part number 51-71-8-234-698. Specifications Spec Detail Type Triple-head clip with integrated sealer Material Nylon Color Black & White Bottom Head Diameter 12.5mm Middle Head Diameter 14mm Top Head Diameter 12mm Stem Diameter 7.5mm × 9mm (oval) Stem Length 14.7mm Overall Height 20mm SMS Part# 25093 Vehicle Fitment Make Model Years BMW 3-Series (E46) 1999–2005 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (F07) 2009–2016 BMW 7-Series (E65/E66) 2002–2008 BMW X3 (E83) 2004–2010 BMW X3 (F25) 2011–2017 BMW Z4 (E85/E86) 2003–2008 Cross-References Source Part Number BMW OEM 51-71-8-234-698 Auveco 25093 SMS Part# 25093 South Mountain Supply stocks this BMW windshield cowl clip with integrated sealer ready to ship. All quantities ship from our warehouse — no dropshipping delays. Will this fit my BMW 3-Series E46? Yes — BMW OEM part 51-71-8-234-698 is used on the 3-Series E46 (1999–2005) for windshield cowl grille attachment. The sealer ring prevents water from running through the fastening hole into the cowl channel. Does this fit the BMW X3? Yes — this clip fits both the BMW X3 E83 (2004–2010) and X3 F25 (2011–2017). Both generations use the same cowl grille retainer part number for the windshield base panel. What does the two-tone black and white design mean? The clip has two distinct functional components. The white tapered nylon cone at the bottom is the structural insertion piece — it pushes through the hole in the cowl panel and grips it from beneath to hold the panel in place. The black foam ring around the middle is the sealer — it compresses against the panel surface to create a moisture-tight seal so water can't run through the fastening hole into the cowl channel. The three stacked black plastic flanges on top sit flush against the panel above. The contrasting colors make it easy to visually confirm proper installation: the foam should look compressed, and the white cone should be fully through the panel. What does the oval stem cross-section do? The 7.5mm × 9mm oval stem is designed for an oval or slotted hole in the cowl panel, preventing the clip from rotating after installation. This keeps the three flanges properly aligned so the panel is held at the correct orientation. How do I remove this clip without damaging the sealer? Insert a flat trim removal tool under the outermost flange (top head) and pry straight up. The sealer can make removal feel sticky — apply steady upward force rather than prying at an angle. If the sealer tears, the clip should be replaced rather than reused.
