BMW E81 E82 Front Handle Lock Cylinder Door Right O/S Sparkling Graphite - A22

BMW E81 E82 Front Handle Lock Cylinder Door Right O/S Sparkling Graphite - A22 in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for installation on the passenger side. It restores full functionality to the door opening mechanism while maintaining color consistency with the factory paintwork. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or completing missing door components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-0392528-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0392528
• Substitutable numbers: 0392528, 51210392528
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and compatibility for BMW E81/E82

The presented BMW front right door handle has been designed specifically for the 1 Series E81 and E82 models, taking into account the door geometry, body lines, and factory mounting method. The placement on the vehicle is the front right side, which ensures proper fitment with the door panel and correct operation with the lock mechanism.

The original design allows for installation in place of the factory handle without the need for bodywork modifications or adapter mounts. As a result, the component integrates well with other door parts, such as the lock, rods, and seals.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color

The finish in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 matches the factory BMW paint, making it easier to maintain a uniform body appearance after repair. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the styling line of the E81/E82 models, reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the part with one in the same color code.

For users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics, this means the possibility of a technically correct and visually organized repair of the door area, without visible shade differences between the handle and adjacent body panels.

Construction, function, and application

The component combines an external handle and a lock cylinder, which allows for the restoration of mechanical door operation on the passenger side. This configuration is particularly useful in situations where both the handle and the lock cylinder have been damaged, or when a complete replacement of the door lock assembly is necessary.

This solution is suitable for:

• post-accident repairs in the front right part of the body,
• replacing a damaged or missing handle with a lock,
• restoring full functionality of the passenger door in the BMW E81/E82.

The product comes from the Door handles category, which means it has been designed to operate in outdoor conditions, with appropriate resistance to typical operational loads in this area of the vehicle.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The offered handle is a used component, which in practice allows for factory fitment and an original look at a lower cost compared to new components. For many BMW users, this represents a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, especially during comprehensive body repairs.

Using an original, used handle with a lock helps maintain stylistic and technical consistency with other door elements, while also reducing the time required to fit replacement parts of uncertain origin.

Repair expansion – BMW door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, lock cylinders, or additional door operation components, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category.

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