BMW E60 E61 Grab Plate Recess Handle Rear Right O/S Spacegrau Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E60 E61 Grab Plate Recess Handle Rear Right O/S Spacegrau Metallic - A52 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for the rear right side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 vehicles. The precisely fitted handle recess in Spacegrau Metallic - A52 allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the door structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0154343-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0154343
• Substitutable numbers: 0154343, 51210154343
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented recess serves as the base mounting plate for the exterior rear right door handle in the BMW E60/E61. It is responsible for:

• stable seating of the handle in the door panel,
• proper guidance of the opening mechanism,
• maintaining factory gaps and body lines,
• visual consistency with other side body components.

Thanks to a design compliant with the BMW factory standard, the component works with the original handle and lock mechanism, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment.

Color and paint matching Spacegrau Metallic - A52

The recess is finished in Spacegrau Metallic - A52, a color characteristic of many BMW 5 Series E60/E61 units. Using the original shade:

• makes it easier to maintain a uniform paint surface along the entire side of the vehicle,
• reduces the need for extensive painting of adjacent elements,
• allows for a quick, technically correct replacement of a damaged recess after a collision or corrosion.

For body shops and users who care about visual body consistency, this is a practical solution that speeds up the repair process and facilitates quality control of the final result.

Installation characteristics and compatibility

The recess has been designed as a component intended for installation in the rear right part of the BMW E60/E61 body. This means that:

• the plate geometry is matched to the factory door stamping,
• mounting points correspond to the original mounting holes,
• the shape of the edges harmonizes with the line of the body creases and the window seal.

Such a solution promotes plug-in installation in place of the damaged component, without the need for modifying the door structure or using non-factory adapters.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The product is used, which makes it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, renovations, and restoring the car to a factory-like condition at reasonable costs. In practice, this means:

• the possibility of an economical replacement of a damaged handle recess,
• preservation of the original material specifications used by BMW,
• easier visual matching to other, used body components.

For services specializing in the BMW brand and individual users, this is a functional component that allows for the restoration of full utility to the rear right door handle.

BMW door handles – expansion and modernization of the door zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior handles, lock cylinders, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category.

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