BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Door Rear Right O/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668

BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Door Rear Right O/S Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component designed for the factory 3 Series estate. The part comes from a vehicle dismantling process, which ensures it retains factory geometry, fitment, and body lines, facilitating precise bodywork repairs. The paint in the Schwarz 2 – 668 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034156-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034156
• Substitutable numbers: 41527034156, 7034156, 41528245864, 8245864
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW 3 Series E46 Touring

The presented item is a complete rear right door designed for the BMW 3 Series E46 generation estate body style. Its placement on the rear passenger side ensures proper fitment to the factory pillar, sill, and roofline construction characteristic of the Touring version. By maintaining the original sheet metal structure, the door provides a solid base for accident repairs or the replacement of corroded components.

Schwarz 2 – 668 color and paintwork aspect

The door is finished in the factory Schwarz 2 – 668 color, which was standard on many BMW E46 units. Using the original shade simplifies the painter's work – in many cases, it is possible to limit the process to polishing or local blending rather than a full repaint of the component. This translates into time and cost savings while maintaining the visual consistency of the entire body.

Structural function and assembly advantages

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the part is responsible for:

• maintaining the proper lateral rigidity of the body in the rear area of the vehicle,
• correct guidance of the window and seals,
• ensuring the appropriate surface for mounting locks, hinges, and internal equipment,
• maintaining factory gaps between the door, fender, and tailgate.

The original door construction facilitates assembly – the hinge and lock mounting points are consistent with factory specifications, allowing for precise adjustment and proper closing. This is particularly important for restoring interior sealing and eliminating wind noise while driving.

Application in bodywork repairs

The rear right door for the BMW 3 Series E46 Touring is suitable for both accident repairs and body restoration in older units. Using an original dismantled part allows you to:

• minimize the amount of body filler and straightening work on the frame,
• maintain the correct side line characteristic of the E46,
• reduce the risk of issues with lock and hinge adjustments.

For body and paint shops, this means shorter preparation time for assembly and a predictable final result after painting.

Complementary BMW body components

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

Selection support and tuning inspiration

When selecting the right door for your BMW 3 Series E46 Touring, it is worth paying attention to body compatibility, mounting side, and paint color to limit the scope of additional work. If you are interested in a broader use of dismantled components – not only in the context of repairs but also visual and mechanical modifications – take a look at the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components, which shows how to effectively use original used parts in automotive projects.