BMW 3 E46 Coupe Rear Left N/S Seat Bench Lateral Finisher Leather Montana

BMW 3 E46 Coupe Rear Left N/S Seat Bench Lateral Finisher Leather Montana is an original interior trim component designed for installation on the left side of the rear seat bench. This component from the Door Upholstery group allows for an aesthetic and functional restoration of the factory look of the rear seat side section in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8258693
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8258693
• Substitutable numbers: 52208258693, 8258693
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The described side finisher is dedicated to the rear interior, on the left side, in the 3 Series E46 coupe body style. Its purpose is to aesthetically finish the side edge of the rear seat bench and cover the structural mounting elements. This ensures the interior maintains a consistent, factory character, while providing the user with comfortable access to the seat without visible, exposed structural parts.

Material and finish – Montana leather

The component is covered in Montana leather, used by BMW as a premium-class factory finish. This type of upholstery is distinguished by:

• a uniform, elegant texture matched to other interior elements,
• appropriate stiffness, ensuring stable adhesion to the seat structure,
• ease of cleaning using standard automotive leather care products.

Combining the leather finish with the factory geometry of the component allows for visual consistency with other upholstery panels in the rear of the cabin.

Fitment for BMW 3 E46 Coupe

The finisher has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E46 coupe model, taking into account the shape of the rear seat bench and side interior panels. This means:

• precise fitment to the contour of the rear left seat,
• retention of factory mounting points,
• consistency of lines with other rear cabin upholstery elements.

As a result, installation is straightforward, without the need for modifications or forced fitting.

Condition and use in interior repairs

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which allows for economical repair or restoration of the interior while maintaining the original BMW character. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• local repairs of damage to the side section of the rear seat bench,
• completing missing elements after previous interior modifications,
• restoring the visual consistency of the Montana leather upholstery throughout the rear passenger area.

Choosing an original side finisher allows you to avoid differences in shade, texture, and shape typical of universal aftermarket replacements.

Expansion and completion of BMW upholstery

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear upholstery area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side panels, edge finishers, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

When selecting used interior elements, especially in the case of leather finishes, it is worth following proven selection and verification procedures based on manufacturer markings – this is described in more detail in the guide Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, the principles of which can be successfully applied to other OEM components as well.