BMW E46 Touring Side Window Glass Green Door Rear Right O/S 8208998

BMW E46 Touring Side Window Glass Green Door Rear Right O/S is an original component from the Car windows group, designed for installation in the rear right section of the E46 estate body. The green AS2 standard glass provides comfortable light filtration and a consistent look with the vehicle's factory glazing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8208998
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8208998
• Substitutable numbers: 51348208998, 8208998
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Green
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment

The presented glass is dedicated to the rear right door wing in the 3 Series E46 Touring body. Thanks to its factory profile and appropriate bending radius, it maintains the correct body geometry, which translates into tightness, lack of stress, and proper cooperation with the lifting mechanism.

The element belongs to the Car windows group, which means it was designed to maintain proper rigidity, impact resistance, and compatibility with BMW door seals and guides.

Glass characteristics and color

The glass is made of laminated AS2 standard glass, commonly used in the side glazing of passenger vehicles. This type of glass provides:

• adequate light transmission while maintaining driving comfort,
• optical stability without image distortion,
• increased resistance to mechanical damage typical of daily use.

The green color is consistent with the factory tone of the glass used in the BMW E46 Touring, ensuring that after replacement, the uniform stylistic line of the vehicle and the visual consistency of all glazing are maintained.

Function in the vehicle and assembly aspects

The rear right side glass is responsible for proper illumination of the rear part of the cabin, protecting passengers from external factors, and working with the window lifting and lowering system. A correctly selected element:

• ensures the tightness of the door system against water and air,
• reduces aerodynamic noise and wind noise while driving,
• maintains proper guidance in the tracks without jamming.

As a part sourced from a vehicle, the glass already has established mounting points and edges matched to the original seals, which facilitates workshop installation and reduces the risk of adjustment problems.

Condition of the element and benefits of choosing used glass

The offered glass is a used element, which allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In practice, this means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio and the ability to restore full door functionality without having to resort to more expensive solutions.

If you are considering whether it is better to choose an original part, a replacement, or a second-hand element, an article comparing different solutions in terms of cost, quality, and fitment may be helpful – check the material: Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.

In the context of ecology and conscious vehicle operation, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the issue of automotive component recycling – you can find more on this topic in the article: Eco-driving: discover the benefits of used car parts.

Complementary BMW Car windows

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 front side windows, rear side windows, or additional glazing elements, check the available parts in the BMW Car windows category.

Summary

BMW E46 Touring Side Window Glass Green Door Rear Right O/S is a practical solution for users who want to restore full functionality and a consistent look to the right rear door wing in the estate body. The appropriate color, compliance with the factory glass line, and fitment to the door structure make it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged glass, or vehicle restoration.