BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Trunk Lid Grip Handle Boot Oxfordgruen Oxford Green 430

BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Trunk Lid Grip Handle Boot Oxfordgruen Oxford Green is an original body component designed for the rear of the estate/touring body style. Thanks to its factory finish in the Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 shade, it allows for a visually consistent match with the vehicle's paintwork and an aesthetic replacement for a worn or damaged part. This is a practical solution for users who expect a robust, well-fitted part that complies with BMW factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0403479-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0403479
• Substitutable numbers: 0403479, 51130403479, 51130007436, 0007436, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Tail Lifts

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46 Touring

The presented trunk lid grip handle has been designed specifically for the rear section of the BMW 3 Series E46 Touring version. Its placement in the rear zone ensures convenient access to the cargo area and proper operation of the lid opening and closing mechanism. Using an original BMW component promotes proper alignment with the lid panel and other body elements, which reduces the risk of unwanted gaps or leaks.

Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 color and aesthetic value

The handle is finished in Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430, a color characteristic of many BMW E46 units. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform stylistic line of the body without the need for additional painting or color matching. For owners who care about the vehicle's appearance, this means:

• a visually consistent rear of the car with no paint shade differences,
• an aesthetic replacement of a worn handle with a part in the correct color,
• maintaining the original character of the BMW body.

Functional utility and operational comfort

The trunk lid grip handle is responsible for the convenient opening and closing of the tailgate, which has a direct impact on the daily comfort of using the cargo space. A properly selected component:

• facilitates gripping and operating the lid,
• reduces the load on hinges and locks,
• ensures stable guidance of the lid during opening.

For users who frequently use the trunk in the Touring version, this is particularly important from the point of view of ergonomics and the durability of the entire tailgate assembly.

Loading Tailgate category and rear body zone expansion

The element belongs to the Loading Tailgates group, i.e., components responsible for the functionality and tightness of the rear body section. Replacing the handle with an original, used part allows you to restore the proper operation of the trunk lid without interfering with the vehicle's structure. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, body restoration, or returning the car to a condition close to factory specifications.

Used condition and advantages of an original BMW component

The offered handle comes from disassembly and is a used part, which allows for maintaining the factory geometry and the fitment to the trunk lid characteristic of BMW. In practice, this means:

• preservation of the original body line,
• compatibility with factory mounts,
• possibility of installation without structural modifications.

For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original solutions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear loading zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional handles, covers, or complete trunk lids, check the available parts in the BMW Loading Tailgates category.

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