BMW 1 Series E81 E87 Front Right Grab Handle Cylinder O/S Quarzblau Quartz Blue

Front right door handle for BMW 1 Series E81/E87 in Quarzblau Metallic A18 is an original interior part, designed for installation on the driver's or passenger's side in right-hand drive versions. The handle provides a secure grip when opening and closing the door, and a consistent, aesthetic finish to the upholstery in the characteristic Quartz Blue shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-0392542-QB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7161430
• Substitutable numbers: 51210392542, 0392542, 51217161430, 7161430
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Door Handles

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 1 Series E81/E87

The offered door handle is dedicated to BMW 1 Series E81 and E87 models, installed on the front right side of the vehicle. The design of the part is compliant with factory BMW standards, allowing for precise fitting with the door panel, handle mechanism, and other components of the trim.

The element is designed as part of the door opening system, serving as a comfortable handle cylinder that transfers hand movement to the external door handle mechanism. This ensures operational ergonomics and proper movement guidance when opening the door from the outside.

Quarzblau Metallic A18 Color Scheme

The finish in the Quarzblau Metallic A18 shade allows for visual consistency with the original paintwork and body elements of BMW cars in Quartz Blue. This is particularly important when replacing a single component, where maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the vehicle without the need for additional painting is desired.

Choosing the correct handle color is not only important for aesthetics but also affects the perceived value of the car – matching the shade to the factory specification helps maintain the interior and door area in a condition close to the original.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The handle is from a dismantled vehicle, meaning it is an original BMW part with parameters consistent with factory equipment. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs, replacement of damaged handles, or restoring a car to a near-original condition after modifications.

Using an original used handle allows for maintaining the correct mounting geometry, appropriate rigidity, and compatibility with factory door components, without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket alternatives.

Benefits of Using an Original Door Handle

Choosing this part offers a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining factory grip ergonomics and handle operation,
• color consistency with Quarzblau Metallic A18 paintwork,
• compatibility with the door structure of the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 on the right side,
• possibility of direct installation in place of a damaged handle.

For users who want to maintain the original character of their BMW interior, using such a part is a technically safe and aesthetically predictable solution.

Related Parts and Technical Knowledge

If you are planning a more extensive renovation of the door area or interior modernization in your BMW, it is worth considering other parts from the Door Handles category to maintain full stylistic and functional consistency of the entire set. If you need additional components with a similar purpose for this model, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

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