BMW Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Left, Rear, Right 51227259836
OEM Part #: 51-22-7-259-836 (51227259836)
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Side: Left, Rear, Right
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Donor Vehicle2016 BMW 328d xDrive · 2.0L
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This used OEM BMW exterior door handle release Bowden cable, part 7259836, serves the left rear and right rear doors on various 3 Series and M3 models. It is the mechanical cable that connects the exterior handle to the latch, so if it snaps, the door cannot be opened from outside. Also known simply as a door handle cable or release cable.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | 320i, 320i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 330e, 330i, 330i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, ActiveHybrid 3, M3 |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-22-7-259-836 (51227259836) |
| Side | Left, Rear, Right |
| Category | Doors |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 68 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2012-2018.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2012 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | With N26 SULEV Engine |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo |