BMW 3 Series E46 Door Front Left N/S Topasblau Topaz Blue Metallic - 364

BMW E46 Front Left Door Topasblau is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side in the front section of the vehicle. The paint in the Topasblau Metallic - 364 shade ensures color consistency of the bodywork, making it easier to achieve a visual match after repairing or replacing a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034151-TPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034151
• Substitutable numbers: 41517034151, 7034151, 41517008339, 7008339, 41518240071, 8240071
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Topasblau Metallic - 364
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46

The presented door has been designed as a factory body component for the BMW 3 Series E46, intended for the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, the correct mounting points for hinges, the lock, and window guides are maintained, which facilitates installation and the adjustment of gaps between body panels.

The original geometry of the door panel promotes proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which is important for both aesthetics and for maintaining a proper seal and reducing cabin noise.

Characteristics of Topasblau Metallic - 364 paint

The Topasblau Metallic - 364 color is a distinctive metallic blue shade used factory-standard on the BMW E46. Using the original color across the entire surface of the door skin makes it easier to match the existing body paint, limiting the scope of any necessary paint work to blending or minor corrections only in the area where the elements meet.

The metallic structure of the coating promotes uniform light reflection, which helps maintain a consistent look for the car after repairing the side of the body.

Structural function and role in the bodywork

The front left door in the BMW E46 performs an essential structural function within the side zone of the body. It is responsible for:

• providing access to the driver's cabin,
• maintaining proper lateral rigidity in the area of the A-pillar and rocker panel,
• correct window operation and interaction with body seals,
• stable mounting of the lock, handle, and window control components.

By maintaining the factory form of the door skin, it is possible to precisely align the door relative to adjacent panels, which affects ease of use, sealing, and the reduction of wind noise while driving.

Condition of the part and use in repairs

The door is offered as a used component, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original BMW construction. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs when it is necessary to replace the entire door skin instead of performing extensive bodywork.

In practice, installing a used door panel allows for shorter workshop turnaround times while preserving the factory creases, edges, and body lines characteristic of the BMW E46.

Selection of related BMW body components

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

Additionally, to better understand the importance of using original components and the correct selection of used parts based on identification numbers, it is worth reading the guide in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it with original Audi parts, where practical principles for selecting OEM components are discussed.