BMW 1 SERIES 8 E87 E87N LCI Door Front Right O/S Black Schwarz 2

BMW 1 SERIES 8 E87 E87N LCI Door Front Right O/S Black Schwarz 2 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the BMW 1 Series E87 body structure and visual consistency with the car's side profile. The paint in the Schwarz 2 - 668 shade allows for maintaining a uniform vehicle appearance in the event of post-accident repairs or the replacement of a corroded part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191012-SCH8
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41517191012
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191012, 7191012, 41517132340, 7132340, SCH18392402
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented door has been designed as a front component for the right side of the BMW 1 Series E87 body. The construction is based on factory geometry, which facilitates installation at the hinge, lock, and seal mounting points. This ensures that the correct gap lines between the fender, rocker panel, and pillar are maintained, as well as the proper operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

The original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of proper lateral body rigidity and compatibility with factory equipment components, such as the window, lock, door wiring harness, or seals (installed separately if not included with the offered part).

Color characteristics of Schwarz 2 - 668

The door is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, which is one of the popular black shades used by BMW. Using the factory color:

• facilitates matching to the existing body paint,
• reduces the scope of paint work for local repairs,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, aesthetic appearance of the vehicle's side section.

In the case of a full paint restoration, the door can serve as a solid base for repainting while maintaining the correct sheet metal structure and contours.

Function in the body structure and side zone

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the offered part is responsible for several key functions in the vehicle:

• providing access to the front right passenger seat,
• contributing to side protection and load distribution in the rocker panel and pillar zone,
• sealing the cabin against water, noise, and contaminants (when using appropriate seals),
• maintaining proper aerodynamics and the side line of the body.

Precise dimensional fit is important both from the point of view of safety and comfort – a properly installed door does not cause excessive wind noise and allows for correct adjustment of the lock and hinges.

Used condition and assembly aspects

The item is offered in used condition, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this category of parts. For body shops and individual users, this is a solution that allows for economical repair while maintaining the original door construction.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the sheet metal surface, mounting points, and preparation for any potential paint work. A properly prepared and installed component allows for the restoration of full functionality of the passenger-side door zone.

Compatibility within the parts group

The offered door has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates its identification in service catalogs and comparison with the part installed in the vehicle. This allows for precise verification of compatibility with a specific version of the BMW 1 Series E87, minimizing the risk of selecting the wrong component.

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 skins, door frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical support

During work related to the removal and installation of the door, one often interferes with the lock system, handle, as well as window and mirror control elements, which requires careful handling of the electrical installation and adjustment mechanisms. For a better understanding of the connections between the body and the vehicle steering system as well as control elements, it is worth reading educational materials – an article describing the construction and operation of the steering and power steering system, available at the link Steering and power steering – how it works and what breaks?, may be helpful.

Summary

BMW 1 SERIES 8 E87 E87N LCI Door Front Right O/S Black Schwarz 2 is a practical solution for users and workshops looking for an original, used body component for repairing the front right side of the vehicle. The factory construction, proper placement on the vehicle, and Schwarz 2 - 668 color promote the maintenance of technical and visual consistency of the car after performing body and paint repairs.