BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Cover Window Frame Door Rear Right O/S 8212526

BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Cover Window Frame Door Rear Right O/S is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation in the rear right section of the vehicle body. This black door frame cover effectively protects the body edge and improves the visual consistency of the car's side profile, serving as a functional and aesthetic addition to the factory finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8212526
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8212526
• Substitutable numbers: 51358212526, 8212526
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The rear right door frame cover trim has been designed specifically for the E46 Touring body style, ensuring a precise fit to the shape of the door frame. The component is mounted in the rear part of the vehicle on the passenger side, protecting the door edges and adjacent body sections from minor mechanical damage and external factors.

The black color of the trim allows for a seamless integration with factory seals and other side body components, facilitating a uniform appearance of the entire door area. Its properly contoured design supports correct door operation and stable contact with the seals.

Construction, fitment, and installation

The door frame cover is manufactured as a component dedicated to a specific body model, which translates into proper alignment with the door and pillar lines. The shape of the trim replicates the frame geometry, facilitating installation and reducing the need for additional adjustments when replacing a damaged part.

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the trim works in conjunction with other side body structure components, such as panels, seals, or fittings. Using an original part allows for the preservation of factory panel gaps and helps maintain correct door geometry after bodywork repairs.

Visual and functional characteristics

The black surface of the trim blends well with both light and dark body paints, ensuring the vehicle's styling remains undisturbed after replacement. At the same time, it provides practical protection for areas particularly prone to scratches during daily use, such as when opening and closing doors in tight spaces.

The used condition of the part allows for an economical repair of the door area while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This is a particularly beneficial solution for comprehensive body and paint work, where both compliance with the factory design and cost control are important.

Application in BMW body repairs

The rear right door frame cover trim is suitable for replacing damaged elements after a collision, repairing corrosion around the door frame, or during the restoration of the side body section in E46 Touring models. Using an original component facilitates work for body shops and services specializing in the BMW brand, ensuring a predictable final result.

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

Technical support and knowledge about BMW parts

When planning body and door system repairs, it is worth considering the overall condition of the vehicle, including mechanical components. For users interested in broader knowledge about operation and repairs for this brand, an article on servicing engines may be helpful, which discusses, among other things, the cost-effectiveness of using original used BMW parts – more information can be found in the material BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.