Grab Handle Base BMW F20 LCI Rear Left Door N/S Carrier Support 7242566

Grab Handle Base BMW F20 LCI Rear Left Door N/S Carrier Support is an original component from the Door Handles group, designed for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory-fit design, it ensures a consistent interior look and proper operation of the door opening mechanism, which translates into daily convenience.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242566-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242566
• Substitutable numbers: 51227242566, 7242566, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20 LCI

The presented handle base is designed specifically for the rear left side of the body in the BMW F20 LCI (facelift) model. This means its geometry, mounting points, and shape are adapted to the manufacturer's factory requirements, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original character of the interior.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear section on the driver's side makes this component responsible for both grip ergonomics and the correct guidance of the door opening mechanism. This is particularly important in cars used on a daily basis, where the comfort of rear-seat passengers is of real significance.

Technical and functional characteristics

The door handle base belongs to the Door Handles category, meaning it is an integral part of the door opening and closing system. The construction provided by BMW ensures stable mounting, adequate rigidity, and proper cooperation with other door components.

Key features of this component include:

• factory fitment for the rear left side of the BMW F20 LCI body,
• preservation of the original interior styling line,
• compatibility with the standard door opening mechanism,
• possibility of installation as a direct replacement for a damaged handle base.

Thanks to the use of the original design, the handle base works with factory mounts and door panels, which reduces the risk of improper fitment or unwanted play after installation.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered door handle base is a used part, which allows for combining a reasonable purchase cost with maintaining the original BMW specification. In practice, this means the ability to restore full door functionality without the need to invest in a new element from a dealership.

Choosing a used handle base from this group of components is a good solution in situations such as:

• mechanical damage to the existing handle base (cracks, broken mounts),
• wear and tear affecting grip comfort,
• the need to restore a consistent interior look after body and paint repairs.

Thanks to the preservation of the original BMW design, the installation proceeds in a predictable manner, and the final effect is close to the factory standard in terms of ergonomics and aesthetics.

Application in service and body repairs

This type of door handle base is often used in professional workshops dealing with post-accident repairs and interior restoration. Precise fitment to the rear left side of the body facilitates the work of mechanics and reduces the time needed for adjusting door components.

Replacement of the handle base is recommended, among others, after:

• door upholstery removal during bodywork repairs,
• damage resulting from intensive use,
• interior modernization, when the priority is to maintain original BMW solutions.

For the end user, this means restoring comfortable door opening and a consistent cabin look, without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Complementary BMW Door Handles and knowledge about used parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as interior handles, exterior handles, or additional control elements, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

If you want to better understand how to consciously choose components from the secondary market and what to pay attention to when buying used parts, it is worth reading the guide: Used parts – Your guide to the best offers in the automotive store. This is a practical source of information that will help optimize repair costs while maintaining an appropriate level of quality.