BMW 3 Series E90 E92 Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Karmesinrot Red

The BMW 3 Series E90/E92 Shark Fin Roof Antenna Housing in Karmesinrot A61 color is a practical body part designed for roof mounting. This product is an empty antenna housing, ideal as a replacement for a damaged one or as an aesthetic finish for the factory antenna location on your 3 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0397539-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0397539
• Substitutable numbers: 65200397539, 0397539, 9114315, AS
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Function

The presented housing is dedicated to BMW 3 Series E90 and E92 models that feature a characteristic "shark fin" antenna on the roof. As an empty body mount, this part allows for the preservation of the original roofline and the factory appearance of the antenna location without altering the car's body structure.

The housing serves as an external cover, protecting the mounting opening from weather elements and ensuring a visually cohesive look for the rear of the roof. This makes it particularly useful when replacing a damaged housing or during body reconstruction after repairs.

Color and Paint Matching

The part is factory finished in Karmesinrot – A61, a color characteristic of specific BMW paint configurations. Using the original shade helps maintain color consistency with the rest of the vehicle's body, which is important for both accident repairs and precise visual restoration.

For users who prioritize body aesthetics, matching the antenna housing color to the vehicle's paintwork reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates quick installation. This solution is especially beneficial for professional repairs in body and paint shops, as well as in BMW-specialized service centers.

Mounting Characteristics

The "shark fin" type roof antenna housing is designed as a body part compatible with the factory mounting opening on the roof of the 3 Series E90/E92. The body's construction allows it to be fitted onto the existing antenna mount or used as an aesthetic cover in place of the original module.

As this is an empty housing, installation focuses on proper fitting to the roof surface and effective sealing of the contact area. A correctly installed housing helps minimize the risk of moisture ingress into the car's interior and maintains the vehicle's uniform aerodynamic line.

Application in Body Repairs

The roof antenna housing is part of the Doors and Door Panels group, but in practice, it is used in broadly defined bodywork – especially for repairs to the roof, pillars, and the rear of the car body. It is suitable for replacing a damaged housing after a collision, as well as for reconstructing a vehicle after equipment removal.

A used part allows for an economical restoration of the vehicle's original appearance while maintaining compliance with BMW's factory styling. This is a solution often chosen by workshops specializing in the brand and by users who are independently sourcing missing body components.

If you are planning comprehensive repairs or upgrades to the door area and adjacent body panels on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as claddings, reinforcements, or external panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

Supplementary Technical and Practical Information

As a part sourced from disassembly, the roof antenna housing retains its original geometry and BMW-specific proportions, which facilitates precise fitting to the roofline. This is particularly important for vehicles where maintaining the factory appearance and compatibility with existing body elements is crucial.

For more extensive interior modernization work, it is also worth considering replacing cabin equipment with used branded components – you can find more on this topic in the article Interior Makeover: How Used Branded Seats Enhance Comfort and Car Value, which discusses a practical approach to interior modernization using original parts.

Summary

The BMW 3 Series E90 E92 Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Karmesinrot Red is a practical, original shark fin roof antenna housing designed for the 3 Series. It allows for an aesthetic roof finish, maintains color consistency with Karmesinrot A61 paint, and enables economical body repairs while preserving the BMW's factory character.