BMW 3 E90 E92 M3 Front Trim Right O/S Frame Grille Hood Spacegrau Space Grey

BMW 3 E90 E92 M3 Front Trim Right O/S Frame Grille Hood Spacegrau Space Grey is an original, used front air intake frame for the right side, designed for BMW 3 Series E90/E92 M3 generation models. Finished in Spacegrau Metallic A52, this component allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the front bodywork, maintaining the factory lines of the hood and bumper. It is a practical solution for users looking to restore the consistent look of the vehicle's front while preserving the original mounting geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0036358-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036358
• Substitutable numbers: 41000036358, 0036358, 8042978, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function of the component

The described air intake frame is part of the front body panel, mounted on the right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the correct seating of the air intake grille and maintaining the continuity of the hood and bumper lines, which is important for both visual appearance and assembly during front-end vehicle service.

Thanks to its factory origin from BMW, the component ensures:

• precise fitment to the shape of the bumper and hood in the M3 version,
• correct alignment of the air intake edge on the right side,
• stable mounting of the grille within the front body section.

Color and visual fitment

The frame is finished in the Spacegrau Metallic – A52 shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series vehicles. This allows for a consistent match with bodywork in the same color or serves as a good base for potential painting if the vehicle's color is changed.

The metallic coating provides:

• aesthetic integration into the front line of the BMW M3,
• consistency with the manufacturer's factory paints,
• the possibility of precise matching during local body and paint repairs.

Vehicle placement and assembly aspects

The component is intended for installation in the front part of the body on the right side, in the air intake zone under the hood. This placement requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and geometry so that the air intake grille and adjacent body components are properly aligned.

In practice, this means that the frame:

• facilitates the restoration of the factory gap layout between the hood, bumper, and grille,
• allows for installation in accordance with the manufacturer's original technology,
• promotes the maintenance of proper airflow through the front of the vehicle.

Characteristics as a used OEM component

As a used BMW OEM component, the frame is a sensible choice for accident repairs or restoring a car to factory condition after replacing the front panel. Its original origin helps maintain proper geometry, which is crucial for the precise assembly of body parts in the M3 version.

Choosing this solution allows for:

• maintaining the factory standard of workmanship,
• reducing costs compared to new parts,
• preserving compatibility with other front-end vehicle components.

Related items from the same group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional frames, grilles, or trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW Grilles and radiator covers category.

More about the advantages of used OEM parts

When planning a front-end vehicle repair, it is worth considering the impact of the availability of used OEM components on the vehicle's downtime at the service center and the total cost of the service. If you want to learn how properly selected components can speed up the repair process, check out the article Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.