BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Trim Panel Door Card Leather Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Trim Panel Door Card Leather Black is an original door trim designed for the front right door of the BMW 3 Series E46. The component is made of black leather, which helps maintain a consistent, factory-original interior look and ensures comfort of use. It is a practical solution both for replacing a damaged door card and for an aesthetic upgrade of the cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8224596
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8224596
• Substitutable numbers: 51418224596, 8224596, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented door card is dedicated to the front right door of the BMW E46, ensuring proper fitment to the body structure and factory mounting points. The vehicle placement has been precisely defined, making it easy to verify compatibility with a specific body version and avoid installation issues.

The original construction from the Door trims category guarantees compatibility with factory equipment components, such as door handles, pulls, or electrical accessories located within the door.

Material and color

The door card is finished in black, which is one of the most commonly used and versatile variants in BMW interiors. This color scheme facilitates integration with the dashboard, center console, and other door panels, creating a cohesive, understated, and functional cockpit.

The leather finish enhances the perceived quality of the interior, provides a pleasant-to-touch material, and makes the upholstery easier to keep clean with proper maintenance.

Characteristics of the used part

As a used component, the door card comes from disassembly and is intended for further use after installation in the vehicle. This type of part allows for an economical repair or refreshment of the interior while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Choosing a used door trim is particularly beneficial in the case of local damage, scuffs, or cracks on the original panel, when the goal is to maintain the factory look without the need for costly interior restoration.

Application in repairs and upgrades

BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Trim Panel Door Card Leather Black will work well both for a standard replacement of a damaged element and for a gradual cabin upgrade, e.g., switching from simpler finishes to a leather variant. Thanks to its original origin, consistency with the model's stylistic line and the ergonomics of the factory design is maintained.

The component from the Door trims category has a significant impact on acoustic, visual, and functional comfort – it is responsible for the aesthetics of the side part of the cabin, armrest comfort, and integration with door mechanisms.

Equipment expansion and retrofitting

If you are planning a broader interior upgrade for your BMW, including replacing several panels, the steering wheel, or other cabin elements, it is worth considering using parts from higher trim levels. In such an approach, maintaining consistency in materials, colors, and manufacturing standards is key, which allows for achieving an effect similar to factory premium versions.

To better plan such modifications and learn about the possibilities of retrofitting the vehicle using parts from disassembly, see practical tips in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to upgrade your car affordably.

Related items from the same group

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 rear panels, driver-side door cards, or additional upholstery trims, check out the available parts in the BMW door trims category.