BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Left N/S Trim Panel Door Card Leather Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E46 Saloon Touring Front Left N/S Trim Panel Door Card Leather Black is an original door upholstery designed for the front left door in BMW 3 Series E46 Saloon and Touring models. This component allows for a visually consistent and functional replacement of the factory door card, maintaining the understated design characteristic of BMW and the black leather interior finish. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the cabin's aesthetics after damage or wear of the original upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8224595
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8224595
• Substitutable numbers: 51418224595, 8224595
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46

The presented door card has been designed specifically for the front left door of the BMW E46 in Saloon and Touring versions. This ensures the retention of factory mounting geometry, contours, and openings for standard door equipment, which facilitates installation and allows for the preservation of original operating ergonomics.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, the upholstery integrates well with the lines of the dashboard, pillars, and other interior trim elements, which is essential for post-accident repairs or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Leather finish and color scheme

The door card is finished in black, which corresponds to one of the most popular interior configurations in the BMW E46. This color scheme facilitates integration with standard seat upholstery, the dashboard, and the headliner, while also effectively masking typical signs of wear.

The leather finish gives the interior a more prestigious character, improves perceived material quality, and is beneficial in terms of maintenance. Smooth surfaces are easier to clean, and proper leather care allows for a longer-lasting aesthetic appearance.

Functional characteristics and installation

As an item in the Door Upholstery category, the door card serves both an aesthetic and functional purpose. It is responsible for the visual finish of the door while acting as a base for standard components mounted in this area, such as interior handles, grips, control buttons, or speakers – depending on the specific vehicle configuration.

Placement on the vehicle is limited to the front left door, which allows for precise selection of the part in case of one-sided damage. This type of replacement is particularly useful for local interior repairs when there is no need to interfere with the other doors.

Product condition and application in repairs

The upholstery comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for maintenance or post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original construction and a reasonable budget. A used component allows for visual matching with the rest of the interior, which also shows signs of normal wear, ensuring that differences between the new and remaining parts of the cabin are not overly noticeable.

This solution will work well both for owners who want to restore a consistent interior look after damage to the door card, and for those performing gradual cabin restoration in older BMW E46 models.

Expanding BMW interior modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door and trim area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as rear panels, additional door cards, or other door trims, check out the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

For vehicle owners interested in broader vehicle modernization and who want to better understand the subject of selecting used components, the legality of modifications, and practical aspects of installation, the following guide article may be helpful: Second-hand Mini John Cooper Works Pro sports exhaust – a legal way to get a racing sound and +7 HP. Although it concerns a different brand, it discusses universal issues related to the selection and installation of secondary market parts, which may also be useful when planning work on a BMW.