Door Card BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Trim Panel Door Lining Cloth

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Card BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Trim Panel Door Lining Cloth is an original door trim designed for the front right door of BMW 3 Series E46 models. This component helps maintain a consistent interior aesthetic, provides a solid finish to the door surface, and serves as a functional base for standard equipment. Finished in an anthracite shade, the door card harmoniously fits into the characteristic, understated design of the BMW cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8217204
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8217204
• Substitutable numbers: 51418217204, 8217204
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E46

The presented door card is part of the Door Trims group, specifically designed for installation on the front right door of the BMW E46. The panel's construction is adapted to the factory door skin geometry, allowing for precise fitting with the metal, seals, and standard mounts. The appropriate shaping of edges and contours ensures the correct alignment of interior styling lines and maintains the ergonomics of the door handle and other equipment components.

Construction and properties of the anthracite material

The door card is made of anthracite-colored material, selected for its resistance to daily wear and color stability. The surface structure is designed to minimize the visibility of minor dirt and signs of use, which helps keep the interior in an aesthetic condition. The rigid base of the panel provides proper support for the upholstery while allowing for the correct distribution of loads associated with opening and closing the door.

Functional utility and interior comfort

A properly selected door trim influences cabin acoustics, tactile comfort, and the visual consistency of the cockpit. The anthracite door card helps reduce noise from the outside, while softer finish zones improve arm support comfort during driving. Using an original panel allows you to maintain the factory character of the interior, which is particularly important when ensuring compliance with the vehicle's original specification.

Characteristics of the used component

The item comes from the secondary market, which means it bears signs of normal wear typical for used door upholstery. This type of part is a good solution when the priority is to maintain the original construction and fit while optimizing the costs of repair or interior renovation. Choosing a used door card allows for maintaining material and color consistency with other elements of the BMW E46 cabin.

Application in repairs and renovations

The front right door card in anthracite is suitable for both local repair of a damaged panel and broader interior renovation, e.g., after a collision or intensive use. Installing original door upholstery facilitates the work of body shops and workshops specializing in restoring the factory look of the cabin. Using a component from the same model line minimizes the risk of fitment issues and a non-factory appearance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as upholstery panels, covers, or linings, check the available parts in the BMW Door Trims category.

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