BMW E46 Saloon Coupe Rear Left N/S Seat Lower Belt Tensioner Buckle 8242767

The BMW E46 Rear Left Seat Belt Buckle Latch is an original safety system component designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. It ensures a proper connection of the seat belt to the car body, which translates to stable passenger restraint during driving and in emergency situations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8242767
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8242767
• Substitutable numbers: 72118242767, 8242767, 8235680, 8226039 KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Pretensioner
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and Function in the Safety System

The BMW E46 Rear Left Seat Belt Buckle Latch is a component from the Seat Belts and Parts category, responsible for secure belt fastening and cooperation with the tensioner mechanism. Its placement on the vehicle is the rear left side, allowing for precise fitting with the factory mounting points in the car body.

This component works in direct conjunction with the seat belt, ensuring:

• stable anchoring of the buckle in the seat or floor structure,
• correct belt routing geometry relative to the passenger's silhouette,
• consistent operation with the tensioner system during sudden braking or collision.

Fitment for BMW and Installation Parameters

The product is designed for BMW E46 models and has been engineered as a part compliant with the manufacturer's original specifications. This ensures:

• original mounting points in the rear left part of the cabin,
• correct buckle length and geometry relative to the seat and backrest,
• compatibility with the factory seat belt and its anchor.

This type of fitment minimizes the need for modifications, simplifies installation, and maintains compliance with BMW's design intentions for passive safety.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The seat belt buckle latch is offered as a used part, meaning it comes from a vehicle dismantling but retains the functionality required for continued use. For many BMW E46 owners, this is a sensible choice, allowing for:

• maintaining original OEM specifications at a lower purchase cost,
• preserving the interior's visual consistency thanks to the factory finish,
• reducing waste through the reuse of functional components.

For safety components, it is particularly important to use parts that are compliant with the manufacturer's design, which the BMW E46 seat belt buckle latch ensures through its construction.

Benefits of Using an Original Seat Belt Buckle Latch

Replacing a damaged or worn buckle with the correct part for the rear left side of the vehicle restores the full functionality of the seat belt system. Using this component ensures, among other things:

• proper belt fastening without slack or uncontrolled buckle movement,
• predictable vehicle behavior in terms of rear seat passenger protection,
• compliance with the original BMW construction, which is important for technical inspections and post-accident repairs.

For BMW E46 owners who prioritize technical correctness and safety, using the appropriate seat belt buckle latch is a key element of comprehensive seat belt system maintenance.

BMW Seat Belts and Parts – Selection and Recycling

If you are looking for other BMW Seat Belts and Parts for your car, check out our dedicated category: BMW Seat Belts and Parts. There you will find a wide selection of safety system components tailored to various models of this brand.

The use of used components, such as the seat belt buckle latch, also aligns with an approach to automotive that focuses on the reuse of functional parts. You can read more about how to combine performance care with reducing your carbon footprint through recycled parts in the article: Eco-Tuning in Practice: How to Increase Performance While Reducing Your Carbon Footprint with Recycled Parts.

If you are considering whether original, aftermarket, or used parts are a better choice for your needs, the following guide may be helpful: Original, Aftermarket, or Used – Which Car Parts Offer the Best Value?, which discusses the differences in cost, quality, and fitment by manufacturer identifiers.