BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Backrest Cover Cloth Jacquard Grey

BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Backrest Cover Cloth Jacquard Grey is an original interior component designed for the rear cabin, on the passenger side. The grey rear backrest, made of jacquard fabric, allows for a visually and technically consistent match with the factory BMW interior finish, providing an aesthetic and functional replacement for a worn-out part. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original character of the upholstery and improve passenger comfort in the rear of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7046806
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7046806
• Substitutable numbers: 52207046806, 7046806, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Grey
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The backrest is dedicated to the rear seat in the Touring (wagon) body style, on the right side, which allows for precise fitting to the structure of the BMW E46 series interior. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle on the passenger side ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and the seat line, making the installation process orderly and predictable. The grey color of the upholstery allows for visual consistency with other interior elements, reducing the need for additional modifications.

Material and functional characteristics

Finishing the backrest surface with jacquard fabric gives the interior a more sophisticated, semi-sporty character while improving the perceived comfort of back support. The structure of the material promotes stable support, which is beneficial during longer trips as well as during daily city driving. Grey upholstery masks typical operational dirt well, which makes it easier to keep the interior in a well-maintained visual condition.

Benefits of using an original backrest

Using a factory rear seat backrest allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's original specification without the need for structural alterations. The main advantages include:

• maintaining the original line and geometry of the rear seat,
• color consistency with the rest of the interior upholstery,
• compatibility with factory mounts and rear cabin equipment,
• the ability to replace a worn or damaged backrest without interfering with the seat structure.

Thanks to this, the BMW 3 E46 Touring Rear Seat Right O/S Backrest Cover Cloth Jacquard Grey is a functional solution for both post-accident repairs and the gradual restoration of the vehicle's interior.

Condition and use in service and restoration

The item comes from the Door Upholstery category, but in practice, it serves as a rear seat backrest, making it a useful component for work related to refreshing or partially modernizing the rear passenger zone. The used nature of the product makes it a cost-effective solution, especially for vehicles that are used intensively or are being prepared for further use after body and paint repairs. Replacing the backrest helps to minimize visual differences between the repaired part of the interior and the rest of the cabin.

Integration with other BMW interior elements

The grey rear seat backrest works well with typical BMW E46 interior color configurations, making it easy to maintain a uniform cabin look. Thanks to the use of jacquard fabric, it is possible to achieve a more visually advanced effect without the need for a full replacement of the seat set. This solution is particularly useful for staged interior restoration, where the priority is to restore functionality and aesthetics in the rear of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door and seat interior zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door cards, panels, or other upholstery fragments, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

For users considering a wider range of work on the vehicle, including the selection of used suspension components in the context of ride comfort and maintaining handling characteristics, the guide article Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts? may be helpful, as it facilitates making informed service decisions.