2014-2020 BMW Interior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217281604
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-281-604 (51217281604)
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Donor2014 BMW 428i · 2.0L
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Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW 428i · 2.0L
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Genuine OEM Used
SKU: 677792
Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW 428i · 2.0L
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$24.49
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This used BMW Interior Door Handle Release (OEM 7281604) is a genuine bowden cable for front doors on select 4 Series and M4 models. Also referred to as the interior door handle release or bowden cable, it connects the handle to the latch. When this cable frays or breaks, the door becomes impossible to open from inside—a clear failure symptom. Designed for 2.0L and 3.0L turbocharged engines, it fits left or right front positions.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | 428i, 428i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4 |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-21-7-281-604 (51217281604) |
| Side | Front, Left, Right |
| Category | Door Parts |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 68 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2020.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 430i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 435i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 435i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 435i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 428i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 428i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 428i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 430i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 430i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 430i | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 440i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 440i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 440i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Convertible | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 440i | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 430i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 430i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 430i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 435i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 435i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 430i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 435i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 428i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 428i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 428i | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 428i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M4 | Convertible | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M4 | GTS Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M4 | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 440i xDrive | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 440i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 440i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 440i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 440i | Coupe | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 430i xDrive | Coupe | 2.0L l4 Turbo |