BMW E46 Saloon Door Handle Outside Rear Left N/S Topasblau Topaz Blue 364

BMW E46 Saloon Door Handle Outside Rear Left N/S Topasblau Topaz Blue is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Topasblau Metallic - 364 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct handle replacement without the need for additional painting, while maintaining a consistent side body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7044841-TPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7044841
• Substitutable numbers: 51217044841, 7044841, 51217111927, 7111927, 7011025, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Topasblau Metallic - 364
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The handle has been designed specifically for the rear left side of the BMW E46 saloon body, ensuring proper fitment with the door skin and correct operation with the lock mechanism. The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined, making it easy to assign the part to the correct side and axle of the vehicle.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain factory assembly clearances, proper operation of the linkages, and stable mounting within the door structure. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs or replacing worn-out components in the side body area.

Color and body aesthetics

The Topasblau Metallic - 364 finish allows for visual consistency with the original body paint. The metallic structure of the coating fits well with the styling line of the BMW E46, reducing the risk of shade differences between the handle and other door components.

When replacing a handle in this color, it is often possible to avoid additional paint work, which shortens repair time and reduces the costs of restoring the vehicle to full functional and visual utility.

Technical characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is structurally adapted to work in the exterior body zone, exposed to variable weather conditions and frequent mechanical loads resulting from daily door opening and closing.

The used handle retains full installation functionality, allowing for correct seating in the door skin and integration with the existing lock mechanism and cylinder. Thanks to this, it can be used both for standard maintenance replacement and during body and paint repairs following damage to the side of the vehicle.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The product is offered as a used part, which represents a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original build quality characteristic of the BMW brand. In practice, this means the ability to restore full door functionality while limiting expenses compared to purchasing a new component.

Choosing an original, used handle is particularly attractive for vehicles used on a daily basis, where both the correct operation of the opening mechanism and maintaining a consistent body appearance in the factory color are important.

Expanding BMW door repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional mounting elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For drivers considering wider use of dismantled parts in premium class cars, practical tips regarding the selection and operation of such components may be useful – you can find them in the article Used parts for Mercedes - original parts from dismantling, which discusses the advantages of using original components from the secondary market.