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Description

BMW E46 Coupe Boot Firewall

This boot firewall is an aluminium bulkhead that closes off the boot of a BMW E46 coupé from the interior. As soon as the rear seat comes out, you look straight into the boot from the driver’s seat. This panel closes that opening again and keeps smoke and dust from the boot away from you and your co-driver.

If you are converting your E46 coupé into a drift or track car, this is a logical step after stripping the interior. The panel also gives the interior a clean, finished look instead of a hole with cables and bare panels.

Key benefits of this boot firewall

• Separates boot and interior in place of the rear seat
• Keeps smoke and dust in the boot
• 1 mm aluminium, so light: approximately 1.3 kg
• Black powder-coated on both sides
• Cut on CNC machines for a neat fit
• Gives a stripped interior a tidy appearance
• Fitting method of your choice, rivets recommended

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46 coupé

• BMW 3 Series E46 coupé

The panel is made for the body shape of the coupé. No fitment is stated for other E46 versions.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0128
• Application: rear bulkhead between interior and boot
• Material: aluminium
• Thickness: 1 mm
• Finish: black powder-coated on both sides
• Production: cut on CNC machines
• Weight: approximately 1.3 kg
• Fitting: method of your choice, preferably with rivets

Installation and delivery

How you fix the boot firewall is up to you. The advice is to secure it with rivets, so that it sits firmly and does not rattle. First remove the rear seat and any remaining trim and hold the panel in place. Mark the drill holes, pre-drill and deburr the holes in the body.

Treat the bare drill holes in the panels with a little primer or zinc spray before riveting to prevent rust. Also check that cables and lines behind the panel do not get pinched.

You will find other bulkheads and partitions for your interior in our firewalls category.

Rear seat out, boot closed: with one light aluminium panel, a stripped E46 coupé immediately looks finished.

Why choose this boot firewall?

The panel is cut exactly for the E46 coupé, so you do not have to draw anything out or cut it to size yourself. With 1 mm aluminium and approximately 1.3 kg, you add hardly any weight to a car you are taking kilos out of. The black powder coating on both sides is hard-wearing and suits almost any race interior.

A closed bulkhead also has practical advantages. Tools, a spare wheel or a battery in the boot are no longer in sight, and the dust that gets stirred up in a stripped boot stays there.

Frequently asked questions

Does this panel also fit an E46 saloon or Touring?

This boot firewall is designed for the BMW E46 coupé. No fitment is stated for the saloon or Touring, so we do not recommend it for those.

What material is the panel made of?

1 mm thick aluminium, black powder-coated on both sides.

How do I fix the panel?

That is your choice. Rivets are recommended.

What is a boot firewall for?

It separates the interior from the boot and keeps smoke and dust in the boot. It also makes the interior look tidier.

Do I need special tools?

A drill and a rivet gun are enough if you choose rivets. No welding is needed for that.

How heavy is the panel?

Approximately 1.3 kg.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.