BMW 3 E46 Coupe Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Leather Montana

BMW 3 E46 Coupe Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Leather Montana is an original interior component designed for installation in the rear left section of the cabin. It provides a visually consistent finish for the side panel and solid coverage for the body structure, maintaining the factory character of the BMW interior. Thanks to the use of Montana leather, the panel fits perfectly into the equipment standard of the 3 Series coupe version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8237747
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8237747
• Substitutable numbers: 51438237747, 8237747
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented side panel is dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe model and is mounted in the rear left area of the interior. The component's structure is prepared for factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper alignment with other upholstery components.

Its placement in the rear zone of the cabin ensures that the panel is responsible for both the aesthetic finish and the protection of the side body section against mechanical damage resulting from daily use.

Construction and finishing material

The panel belongs to the Door Upholstery category, although in the coupe version, it serves as a side cover for the rear part of the interior. The applied Montana leather finish ensures:

• a consistent look with other elements of the leather interior,
• adequate resistance to typical operational loads,
• easier maintenance compared to textile materials.

The profile of the panel is matched to the characteristic body line of the coupe, which allows for maintaining the proper geometry of the interior and comfort for passengers on the rear seat.

Condition and service application

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as used side upholstery, which is a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged linings, or restoring the interior to a state close to factory condition. Choosing an original panel from the secondary market allows for maintaining color and material consistency with other equipment elements, provided they come from the same interior specification.

The panel will work particularly well in situations where the existing upholstery is worn, cracked, deformed, or shows signs of unprofessional repairs, and the vehicle owner expects a near-factory visual effect.

Benefits of using original BMW upholstery

Using an original side panel with Montana leather finish allows you to maintain the level of finish quality characteristic of BMW. The main advantages include:

• factory fitment to the body geometry and other interior elements,
• visual consistency with other upholstery panels in the coupe version,
• the ability to restore interior aesthetics after mechanical damage or operational wear.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial when renovating well-maintained E46 Coupe examples, where preserving the original character of the cabin is a priority.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear side interior zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door cards, cover panels, or additional trims, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

For 3 Series owners who are simultaneously upgrading electronics and comfort systems, practical tips on using components from dismantling may be useful – you can find them in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 Series models using parts from dismantling?.