Description
The BMW X3 E83 Rear Right Exterior Door Handle is an original body part from the Door Handles category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Finished in Titansilber Metallic – 354, it ensures a consistent look with the factory paint and allows for an aesthetic and functional repair of a damaged handle.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 3402593-TS
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 3402593
- Substitutable numbers: 51210303031, 0303031, 51203402593, 3402593, 51203449055, 3449055
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
- Color: Titansilber Metallic – 354
- Category: Door Handles
Intended Use and Fitment
The presented door handle has been specifically designed for the BMW X3 E83 and is intended for installation on the rear, right side of the body. Due to its factory origin, it maintains the correct geometry, which translates to proper operation of the door opening mechanism and accurate fitment with the body panel and seals.
The part belongs to the Door Handles group, meaning it is structurally adapted to withstand the daily stresses associated with frequent door opening and closing, without negatively impacting the locks or hinges.
Body Color and Aesthetics
The handle is finished in the Titansilber Metallic – 354 shade, characteristic of many BMW X3 E83 models. This ensures visual consistency with other body elements after installation, and any necessary paintwork can be limited or completely eliminated, depending on the vehicle’s paint condition.
Choosing a handle in the correct color is not only a matter of aesthetics but also saves time and costs associated with color matching, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or restorations.
Technical Characteristics and Installation
The handle’s construction complies with BMW’s factory standards, facilitating installation in place of the damaged part without requiring modifications. Its correct placement on the vehicle ensures compatibility with the factory lock mechanism and internal linkages within the door.
The product has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which aids in verifying compatibility with specific vehicle configurations in service catalogs and parts selection systems. This allows for precise confirmation that the given handle will work correctly with a particular BMW X3 E83 model.
Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part
The handle is offered as a used part, representing a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original BMW quality. In practice, this means the ability to restore full door functionality while preserving the factory appearance and construction, without resorting to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.
Using an original, used door handle helps reduce the risk of installation problems, leaks, or improper mechanism operation, which can sometimes occur with low-quality parts. This solution is particularly beneficial for routine repairs and for restoring the vehicle to its pre-damage condition.
Related Products and Technical Knowledge
If you also need other parts from the Door Handles group for this brand of vehicles during body repair, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.
For those interested in a deeper understanding of the structural differences between model generations and the importance of original body components, an article comparing classic and contemporary solutions may be helpful – Classic Mini vs. Modern MINI – How Construction Has Changed and Which Original Mini Parts Help Preserve Their Character.
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