BMW 3 E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Side Panel Fender Wing Schwarz 2 Black

BMW 3 E46 Saloon Touring Front Right O/S Side Panel Fender Wing Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory BMW origin, it ensures precise fitment to the body lines and correct mounting geometry. This used part in the original Schwarz 2 – 668 paint allows for an economical and technically sound repair of the front wheel arch area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7042324-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7042324
• Substitutable numbers: 41357042324, 7042324
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46

The presented fender is designed specifically for BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan and Touring models, intended for the front right side. This ensures the retention of factory creases, edges, and mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Positioned on the vehicle as a front right component, it ensures proper alignment of the wheel arch line and correct fitment with the hood, bumper, and passenger door. As a result, replacing the part allows for achieving consistent geometry across the entire front right side of the body.

Schwarz 2 – 668 color and utility

The fender comes in the original Schwarz 2 – 668 color, characteristic of many BMW E46 units. For the user, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of painting, especially when repairing a vehicle in the same shade of black. The original factory paint serves as a good base for potential polishing or spot correction.

As a body part, it performs an important protective function – it shields the wheel, engine bay, and sill area from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage. A correctly selected and installed fender also helps maintain proper airflow around the wheel arch, which is significant for the vehicle's aerodynamics.

Characteristics of the original BMW part

As an original BMW component, the fender maintains compliance with factory quality and dimension standards. The design was developed for the specific E46 generation, which translates into:

• consistency with factory mounting points on the body,
• appropriate rigidity in the wheel arch zone,
• compatibility with original wheel arch liners, bumpers, and trim,
• preservation of factory gaps between body panels.

The used nature of the part allows for a rational reduction in repair costs while maintaining a structure consistent with the manufacturer's design. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs or the restoration of older BMW 3 E46 units.

Practical benefits of installation

Using this fender on the front right side of the body allows for restoring the correct shape of the vehicle's side line and proper wheel arch edge alignment relative to the wheel. In practice, this means:

• easier adjustment of gaps between the hood, door, and bumper,
• stable mounting of wheel arch liners and plastic components,
• aesthetic appearance of the right side of the body after repair.

For body and paint shops, this is a part that allows for efficient installation without the need to adjust aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry, which shortens working time and reduces the risk of alignment issues.

Ecology and choosing a used fender

By choosing a used, original fender, you support a more sustainable approach to vehicle repairs, reducing the consumption of raw materials and energy required to produce new parts. If you want to learn more about the impact of such decisions on the environment, it is worth reading the article Sustainable automotive – how original used parts support ecology.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, inner wheel arches, or additional side panels, check out the available parts in the category BMW rear wheel arches and fenders.