BMW X6 Series E71 Door Front Left N/S Vermilionrot Vermilion Red Metallic - A82

BMW X6 Series E71 Door Front Left N/S Vermilionrot Vermilion Red Metallic - A82 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for professional repair or replacement of the factory skin. This used component ensures the maintenance of proper body geometry, a consistent side line, and a factory-compliant Vermilion Red Metallic paint shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7198159-VER
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7198159
• Substitutable numbers: 41517198159, 7198159
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Vermilionrot Metallic - A82
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X6 E71

The offered item is a complete front left door, dedicated to the BMW X6 E71 series body. The construction is compatible with factory hinge mounting points, locks, and window guides, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previously installed door and allows for the preservation of the original body layout.

Precise fitment to the side line of the X6 E71 reduces the need for additional bodywork, and the correct edge geometry makes it easier to set the gaps between the fender, sill, and rear door. As a result, this component works well for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of corroded or mechanically damaged doors.

Vermilionrot Metallic A82 color and paint benefits

The door is factory-painted in the Vermilionrot Metallic – A82 shade, characteristic of dynamic BMW X6 configurations. Using the original color allows, in many cases, for limiting the scope of painting to local blending, which shortens repair time and reduces body preparation costs.

For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of:

• easier color matching to the remaining body panels,
• reducing the amount of paint material,
• limiting the risk of visible color differences at the junction of elements.

Structural characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as a base load-bearing panel for windows, seals, locks, and electrical wiring. The design is intended for installation on the front axle on the driver's side, maintaining factory adjustment points and the ability to set the fitment against the body seals.

In practice, the installation includes:

• transferring internal equipment and accessories from the previous door,
• aligning the door relative to the pillar and sill using standard hinges,
• checking the operation of the lock and the tightness of the fit against the seals.

This configuration allows for maintaining factory performance parameters – proper closing, appropriate side rigidity, and correct window guidance within the door frame.

Used condition and service application

The item is in used condition, making it a practical solution for the economical repair of the BMW X6 E71 body. Compared to a new body panel, it allows for cost reduction while maintaining the original structural and color specifications.

Such a door works well in:

• post-accident repairs where the entire skin needs to be replaced,
• fleet vehicle renovations,
• restoring the car to a state close to factory condition after local mechanical damage.

Expanding the repair of the BMW side zone

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

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