2014-2021 BMW Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217290869
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-290-869 (51217290869)
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Donor2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles
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SKU: 525768
Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles
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Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles
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SKU: 571895
Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L
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SKU: 612372
Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles
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SKU: 571894
Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L
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SKU: 504422
Donor Vehicle: 2016 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 40k miles
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SKU: 504421
Donor Vehicle: 2016 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 40k miles
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SKU: 612373
Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles
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Used BMW i3 Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable (OEM 7290869) removed from a donor vehicle. This genuine bowden cable operates the front left or right door latch mechanism; when it stretches or breaks, the handle may feel slack or fail to open the door. Compatible with both the 0.6L range-extender and full battery-electric i3/i3s models.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | i3, i3 REx, i3s, i3s REx |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-21-7-290-869 (51217290869) |
| Side | Front, Left, Right |
| Category | Door Parts |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 24 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2021.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2014 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2015 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2016 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2014 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2016 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2015 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2017 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2017 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle |