2014-2021 BMW Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217268446
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-268-446 (51217268446)
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Donor2016 BMW 228i · 2.0L · 48k miles
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Donor Vehicle: 2016 BMW 228i · 2.0L · 48k miles
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Donor Vehicle: 2020 BMW 230i xDrive · 2.0L · 74k miles
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Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW M235i · 3.0L · 76k miles
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A used genuine BMW Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable, OEM part number 7268446, is now available. This front door Bowden cable links the exterior handle to the latch; when it snaps, the door cannot be opened from outside. It fits both left and right front positions on 2.0L turbo I4 and 3.0L turbo I6 models from the 2 Series and M2 range.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | 228i, 228i xDrive, 230i, 230i xDrive, M2, M235i, M235i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-21-7-268-446 (51217268446) |
| Side | Front, Left, Right |
| Category | Doors |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 62 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2021.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | 230i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | 230i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | M240i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | M240i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | M240i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | M240i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | 230i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | 230i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2021 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2020 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | outside handle, 2014-21 |
| 2018 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 230i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 228i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 228i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 228i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 228i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2021 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M235i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M235i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M240i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 230i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 230i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M240i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M240i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M235i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 228i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 228i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 228i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 228i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 228i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 230i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | M235i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M235i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M235i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M235i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M235i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M240i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 230i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 230i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 230i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M240i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M240i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M240i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M2 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo |