BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Rear Right O/S Door Card Black Cloth Interior Panel

BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Rear Right O/S Door Card Black Cloth Interior Panel in black fabric is an original interior component designed for the rear right side of the vehicle body. This interior panel allows you to restore a consistent cabin look while ensuring a factory-fit to the door and an aesthetic finish for the door card in the black fabric version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8267084
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8267084
• Substitutable numbers: 51438267084, 8267084
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented door card is dedicated to the rear right side of the BMW 3 Series E46 Compact model. This means the panel has been designed for the specific door geometry, factory mounting points, and the character line typical of this body style. As a result, you achieve precise alignment with the door structure without the need for any modifications.

The black finish allows for easy matching with standard interior configurations, especially in vehicles with dark upholstery. The component is suitable both for replacing a damaged door card and for unifying the interior after previous repairs.

Construction and functional properties

The interior panel is based on the OEM BMW design, with a carrier matched to the door shape and an outer layer of black fabric. This configuration ensures:

• stable mounting to the factory door clips,
• proper support for equipment components mounted in the door card,
• a visually consistent appearance with other interior elements.

The black fabric upholstery effectively masks typical operational dirt and helps maintain the interior in an orderly, understated style. This is a practical solution for daily vehicle use, especially in fleet or heavily used cars.

Condition and use in interior repairs

The component comes from dismantling, making it a suitable choice for an economical repair of the BMW E46 Compact interior. A used door card is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In many cases, this helps avoid differences in material texture or color shade that may occur with non-factory replacements.

The panel will prove particularly useful in situations such as:

• replacement after mechanical damage to the door card,
• restoring interior completeness after a collision or bodywork repairs,
• replacing missing upholstery after previous modifications.

Benefits of using original door upholstery

Using the original rear right door card for the BMW 3 Series E46 Compact allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the cabin and proper fitment to the body structure. This is a solution that:

• facilitates installation thanks to factory mounting points,
• reduces the risk of rattles and looseness resulting from poor fitment,
• supports the vehicle's value retention by maintaining the original interior look.

For those who care about cabin aesthetics, it is important that the black interior panel blends well with most color configurations used in the E46 Compact, making it easier to achieve a uniform visual effect after repair.

Related components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and panel area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, door cards, or other door trims, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

When working on the interior, it is also worth paying attention to the general condition of the vehicle, including the engine cooling system, which is crucial for the durability of the powertrain – you can find more practical information in the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators.