BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Cover Window Frame Door Rear Right O/S 8262718

BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Cover Window Frame Door Rear Right O/S is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. It ensures proper finishing of the window frame edge, stable seal guidance, and a consistent look for the side body line in the Touring version. This solution is dedicated to users who expect factory-fit and correct geometry of door components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8262718
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8262718
• Substitutable numbers: 51348262718, 8262718
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46 Touring

The presented window frame cover is designed specifically for the rear right door of the BMW 3 Series E46 in the Touring body style. Its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle allows for precise restoration of the factory window frame line, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper fitment of the glass and seals.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, the component works with factory door mounts, maintaining the correct rigidity and shape of the frame. This is particularly important during post-collision repairs, replacing corroded sections, or completing doors during the body restoration process.

Technical and functional characteristics

The window frame cover performs several key functions in the door structure:

• stabilizes the window frame outline in the rear right door,
• creates a base for the correct positioning of the window seal,
• supports the maintenance of a seal between the glass and the door panel,
• contributes to the even distribution of stress in the upper part of the door structure.

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product is essential for restoring the correct geometry of the side body, which translates into proper door closing, reduction of wind noise, and stable glass guidance in the channels.

Condition, origin, and service application

The component comes from the BMW parts line and is offered in used condition, which allows for an economical yet technically correct vehicle repair. For body shops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, it represents a practical solution for:

• post-accident repairs of the rear right body section,
• replacing deformed or corroded window frame fragments,
• completing used doors for installation in a BMW 3 Series E46 Touring.

Proper fitment to the specific model and side of the vehicle reduces the need for modifications, shortening assembly time and making it easier to maintain factory assembly clearances.

Benefits of using the original window frame cover

Using the original window frame cover in the rear right door of a BMW E46 Touring provides measurable service and utility benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct door and window frame line without the need to adjust universal replacements.
• Stable glass operation – correct glass guidance in the upper part of the door, which reduces the risk of rattling, play, and leaks.
• Visual consistency of the body – recreating the original look of the side body in the Touring version, essential for post-accident repairs and restorations.

This solution is particularly recommended where the priority is to maintain the character and construction specific to the BMW 3 Series E46, without compromises in terms of fitment.

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 window frames, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

To further verify the compatibility of this window frame cover with your specific BMW based on OEM numbers, it is worth using the practical tips included in the guide Buying parts online without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes, which discusses, among other things, selecting components for BMW models.