BMW E90 E91 Handle Cylinder Cover Front Right Catch Lock Sparkling Graphite A22

BMW E90 E91 Handle Cylinder Cover Front Right Catch Lock Sparkling Graphite in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for the front right side of the vehicle. It ensures a consistent look with the factory body paint and proper operation of the door lock mechanism, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-0399168-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162428
• Substitutable numbers: 51217162428, 7162428, 51210399168, 0399168, 51210399166, 0399166
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented lock cylinder cover is dedicated to BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models and is mounted on the front right door. The component works with the lock mechanism and the exterior handle, protecting the cylinder from external factors and providing an aesthetic finish to the door handle area.

Precise fitment to the body lines and properly profiled mounts allow for installation in place of the factory component without the need for bodywork modifications or additional adjustments.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 shade, characteristic of many BMW E90/E91 vehicles. Thanks to this, the cover blends harmoniously with the door surface, reducing the need for additional painting while maintaining the visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle.

Choosing the right color is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones – a correctly matched shade helps avoid differences in color and gloss, which are particularly visible in the handle area, which is frequently exposed and prone to scratches.

Installation characteristics

The lock cylinder cover was designed as an original BMW part, which translates into maintaining factory mounting points and compatibility with the standard door handle. The design provides for installation into factory holes in the door panel, which facilitates service work and shortens the replacement time of the damaged component.

Due to its intended use for a specific side of the vehicle, it is important to maintain the correct orientation (front, right side) to ensure proper fitment with the handle and other door trim elements.

Condition and service application

The component comes from disassembly and is intended for service applications as a replacement for the factory-installed lock cylinder cover. It works well for both post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged components in the door handle area.

Using an original cover allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the door, proper force distribution during opening, and adequate protection of the lock cylinder against dirt and moisture.

Benefits of using an original BMW door handle component

Choosing an original element from the BMW Door handles group translates into:

• maintaining the factory look of the door handle area,
• proper operation of the lock and handle mechanism,
• secure fitment with the door panel and decorative trims,
• reducing the risk of installation problems compared to universal replacements.

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 exterior handles, cylinder covers, or additional handle housing segments, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

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