Door Bowden Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer Front Right Door O/S Lock Cable 989397

Door Bowden Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer Front Right Door O/S Lock Cable is an original component from the Doors and door panels group, designed to control the locking mechanism in the front right door. This used Citroën part allows for restoring the proper operation of the handle and lock without the need for costly replacement of the entire door shell.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 989397
• Mark: Citroën
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 989397
• Substitutable numbers: 989397, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the door lock cable

The presented lock cable is responsible for the mechanical connection between the handle and the lock in the vehicle's front right door. A correctly selected component ensures:

• reliable transmission of movement from the handle to the lock mechanism,
• smooth opening and closing of the door from the inside or outside (depending on the vehicle configuration),
• stable operation of the locking system without delays or jamming.

Thanks to its proper fit to the front right door structure, the cable works in harmony with the factory lock mechanism and other door system components.

Construction and fitment to the door system

The door lock cable has been designed as a component with specific length, end fittings, and mounting points, which enables its installation in the factory door guides. The design provides:

• properly shaped working ends that interface with the lock and handle levers,
• a guide sleeve that stabilizes the cable's path inside the door,
• geometry adapted to the front right door, reducing the risk of abrasion and excessive stress.

Such a solution allows for maintaining the factory operating characteristics of the lock and minimizes the risk of recurring damage resulting from improper fitment.

Benefits of using an original Citroën cable

Using a component originating from the same design group as factory Citroën parts translates into a number of practical advantages. The most important include:

• dimensional compatibility with the factory lock mechanism and handle,
• repeatable mechanism operation without the need for additional modifications or adjustments beyond standard settings,
• optimal fit with guides and mounts inside the door, which facilitates service installation.

Thanks to this, the repair of the door opening system is predictable, and the final result is close to the factory performance of the mechanism.

Condition, application, and installation aspects

The offered door lock cable comes from dismantling and is intended for re-installation in the front right door area. In practice, this means the possibility of an economical repair of the opening system in situations such as:

• damage or snapping of the existing cable,
• handle jamming resulting from excessive wear of the component,
• the need to restore full door functionality after bodywork repairs.

During installation, it is recommended to follow the door upholstery removal sequence, check the cable routing in the factory holders, and verify the lock operation after reassembling the entire door module.

Expanding repairs within Citroën doors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Citroën and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional structural components, check the available parts in the Citroen Doors and door panels category.

If you are considering a wider range of bodywork and want to consciously choose components from dismantling instead of aftermarket replacements, the following article describing the differences between these solutions may be helpful: Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.