BMW E88 Door Card Front Left N/S Door Trim Panel Leather Boston Pearl Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E88 Door Card Front Left N/S Door Trim Panel Leather Boston Pearl Grey is an original interior trim component designed for installation on the driver's side of the 1 Series convertible. The grey Boston leather finish maintains the stylistic consistency of the cockpit while providing a pleasant-to-touch, durable material. This is a solution for users who want to professionally restore the factory look of the door upholstery in their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7318589
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7318589
• Substitutable numbers: 7318589, 51417318589
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Grey
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E88

The presented door card is a component from the Door Upholstery group, designed specifically for the E88 body style. Its placement on the vehicle is the front left side, which means installation in the driver's door area. Thanks to its factory geometry, the panel works precisely with the door structure, factory mounts, and other interior trim elements.

Its original BMW origin ensures proper fitment with the dashboard, seals, and side window, which reduces the risk of unwanted play and squeaks after installation. This is particularly important in a convertible, where the quality of the side interior trim has a direct impact on acoustic comfort.

Material and color – Boston grey leather

The door trim panel is made of elegant Boston leather in grey. This type of upholstery provides:

• consistency with factory BMW E88 equipment packages,
• a pleasant-to-touch surface with a balanced texture,
• easier maintenance compared to textile fabrics.

The grey shade blends well with both light and dark cockpit elements, allowing for an aesthetic restoration of the driver's door area without the need to interfere with other parts of the interior.

Installation and usage characteristics

The door card is intended for installation in the front left door, which makes it easy to select the correct part when replacing damaged or worn upholstery. The design, intended for a specific BMW model, limits the need for modifications and allows for the preservation of the factory door line.

As a used part, the panel represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original character of the interior. It is a practical solution in situations such as:

• replacement after mechanical damage or signs of intensive use,
• restoring color consistency after partial interior repair,
• completing a missing element in a BMW E88 restoration project.

Benefits of using original door upholstery

Using an original door trim panel in Boston grey leather allows you to maintain factory ergonomics and interior appearance. Proper fitment to the door structure translates into stable mounting, which helps reduce vibrations and unwanted noises while driving. For many users, the ability to keep the interior in a configuration consistent with factory equipment is also important, which matters both for utility and potential vehicle resale.

BMW door upholstery – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side panels, decorative inserts, or additional trim, check out the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

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