BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Left N/S Lateral Finisher Panel Cloth Anthracite

BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Left N/S Lateral Finisher Panel Cloth Anthracite is an original rear seat upholstery component designed for installation on the left side of the rear body section in the Touring (estate) model. This practical solution allows for an aesthetic interior finish, improved passenger comfort, and the restoration of the factory look of the cargo and passenger area in your BMW. Thanks to the fabric finish, the side panel integrates well with the rest of the seat, creating a cohesive and tidy rear cockpit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7046823
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7046823
• Substitutable numbers: 52207046823, 7046823, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented side panel is dedicated to the rear seat in the Touring version and is mounted on the left side, in the rear zone of the passenger cabin. The component is responsible for covering the seat structure and the side parts of the body, as well as visually connecting the seat cushion with the side of the interior. Correct placement on the vehicle ensures stable mounting and proper fitment with adjacent upholstery components.

Structural characteristics

The side panel is manufactured using fabric technology, which provides a pleasant-to-touch surface and reduces glare and light reflections inside the cabin. The upholstery structure has been designed to work well with the original seat, maintaining consistency in texture and color with other interior elements. The supporting structure of the panel is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates service and reduces the time required for replacement.

Function in the Seats and benches system

As an element of the Seats and benches category, the side panel performs several important functions in the rear part of the interior:

• covers the side fragments of the seat structure and body, improving cabin aesthetics,
• stabilizes the edges of the upholstery and limits their movement during use,
• supports cleanliness by separating the passenger space from sensitive structural areas,
• helps in reducing noise and vibrations transmitted from the side parts of the body.

Thanks to this, the interior remains tidy, and the rear seat retains functionality and comfort of use similar to the factory configuration.

Condition, fitment, and service application

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used OEM component, which means factory-perfect fitment for the BMW E46 Touring structure. In practice, this translates into proper alignment with the original seats and bench, without the need for modifications or mounting adaptations. The side panel will work well both for standard replacement of a worn or damaged element and for comprehensive renovation of the rear interior, when you want to maintain the original vehicle specification.

Comfort of use and visual aspect

The fabric finish of the side panel improves the perceived comfort of rear seat passengers, providing a pleasant-to-touch surface in the contact zone with the body. At the same time, the element organizes the side line of the interior, making the cargo and passenger space look cohesive and technically refined. This is particularly important in cars used daily, where both functionality and maintaining aesthetics consistent with the factory BMW design matter.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or additional side panels, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For those who want to plan a wider cabin refresh and combine the replacement of side panels with the modernization of seats or the steering wheel, our blog guide will be helpful: Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.