BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Lateral Finisher Panel Cloth Anthracite

BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Lateral Finisher Panel Cloth Anthracite is an original rear seat upholstery component, designed for installation on the right side of the rear body section. This practical finisher panel allows you to restore a cohesive interior look while providing a solid and aesthetic finish to the seat area. Thanks to its factory-fit design for BMW, this side panel is a convenient solution for both repairs and refreshing the passenger cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7046824
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7046824
• Substitutable numbers: 52207046824, 7046824, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46 Touring

The presented side panel is a component from the Seats and benches group, designed specifically for the rear interior of the BMW E46 Touring body style. The rear – right placement means that the panel is mounted on the right side of the rear seat, ensuring proper alignment with the seat cushion, backrest, and adjacent upholstery elements. The construction, tailored for the specific Touring body, facilitates installation and helps maintain the factory finish line.

Construction, material, and functional utility

The side panel is made of fabric upholstery, which allows it to maintain consistency with the standard interior finish in cloth-trimmed versions. The material structure provides a pleasant-to-touch, visually neutral effect that blends well with the other seat components. The panel serves both a protective and aesthetic function – it masks the body structure, seat belt routing, and any mounting points, creating an orderly, compact surface in the rear seat area.

Thanks to its factory shape, the side panel conforms to the body contours and seat geometry, which reduces the risk of looseness, squeaking, or unsightly gaps. This is particularly important in daily-driven vehicles, where both acoustic comfort and finish durability are essential.

Used condition and installation benefits

This item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical interior repair while maintaining the original BMW specification. A used seat side panel is a good solution in situations where the factory upholstery has been mechanically damaged, soiled in a way that is difficult to remove, or when a larger part of the rear interior is being replaced. Using an original panel from the same model generation facilitates installation and minimizes the need for modifications.

In practice, this means:

• preserving factory mounting points and component geometry,
• a consistent look with other rear seat components,
• the ability to quickly replace a damaged side panel without interfering with the body structure.

Interior renovation and visual aspect

Using an element such as BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Lateral Finisher Panel Cloth Anthracite is particularly beneficial when comprehensively refreshing the passenger cabin. Replacing worn or damaged side panels significantly improves the visual perception of the rear interior, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle. The fabric upholstery of the panel allows for maintaining a uniform interior character without the need for costly modifications or full re-upholstery.

If you want to plan your cabin modernization more broadly – including seats, backrests, or other equipment elements – it is worth checking out tips on choosing used interior components. Practical advice can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of compatibility, selection, and installation of secondary market parts.

Support in selection and additional information

When selecting a seat side panel for a specific version of the BMW E46 Touring, it is crucial to pay attention to the body style, installation side, and interior finish type. In case of doubt, it is worth comparing the shape and mounting method with the currently installed element in the car or consulting a workshop specializing in the BMW brand. Additional tips on safely purchasing used automotive components online, including upholstery elements, can be found in the guide Safe purchase of used car parts online – a step-by-step guide.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, cushions, or additional side panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.