Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Door Front Right O/S Carbonschwarz Black

Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Door Front Right O/S Carbonschwarz Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. This used door panel in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged component without interfering with the body geometry, while maintaining the vehicle's factory side lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202340-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202340
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202340, 7202340, 41517111376 41007181004, 7111376, 7181004
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door is a factory-made structural body component, prepared for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Proper positioning on the vehicle ensures correct alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and hood, which is essential for both safety and proper closing and cabin sealing.

Its genuine BMW origin guarantees the maintenance of correct hinge geometry, lock mounting points, window guides, and seals. As a result, the door can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing corroded or mechanically damaged bodywork.

Carbonschwarz Metallic – 416 color and repair benefits

The door is finished in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 paint, characteristic of many BMW 5 Series E60/E61 units. Using the original metallic shade often allows for limiting paintwork to local blending and polishing, which reduces repair time and costs.

With proper surface preparation and paint thickness control, a visually consistent effect with the remaining body elements can be achieved without the need to repaint the entire side of the vehicle. This solution is particularly beneficial for body repairs where both aesthetics and cost-efficiency are important.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component that retains its functional load-bearing structure. This type of part is a good choice for repairs where combining correct geometry with a reasonable budget is key. A used door panel helps avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements with uncertain stamping quality.

In practice, this means the ability to use factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and internal equipment, which facilitates the body technician's work and shortens alignment time. Before installation, standard verification of the surface condition, edges, and mounting points for further preparation work is recommended.

Application in BMW body repairs

The component from the Doors and door panels group is essential for restoring the factory side stiffness of the body after a collision or in cases of advanced corrosion. Replacing the complete door skin often allows for avoiding multi-stage straightening and filling, which improves repair durability and reduces the risk of paint cracking.

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

Practical installation and maintenance tips

Before installation, it is worth paying attention to:

• precise door alignment relative to the pillars and rocker panels to achieve even gaps,
• correct transfer of equipment (lock, handle, wiring harness, window) from the previous component, if not included in the set,
• checking hinge mounting points and adjusting the door position after initial bolting.

An element prepared in this way allows for restoring full opening and closing functionality, as well as proper acoustic sealing and protection against weather conditions.

If you are also interested in optimizing the costs of body and mechanical repairs for other brands, practical advice on economical operation can be found in the article Economical operation of a Ford – where to look for the greatest savings in mechanical and body repairs.