BMW F21 F22 F32 Unlocking Unit Front Seat Left N/S Black 7315573

The BMW F21 F22 Front Left Seat Handle with Cable is a practical component of the front seat mechanism, designed for installation on the driver's side. With its integrated cable, it ensures smooth backrest release or seat adjustment, facilitating the daily use of the car. Finished in black, this component blends well with the factory interior trim of BMW F-series vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7315573
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7315573
• Substitutable numbers: 52107315573, 7315573
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Vehicle Placement

The presented seat handle with cable is designed for installation on the front left seat in BMW F21 and F22 models. The element works in conjunction with the factory adjustment mechanism, responsible for transferring motion from the handle to the cable controlling the seat's structure.

Placement in the vehicle is crucial for proper functionality – the part is intended exclusively for a specific side and position, which helps maintain proper operating ergonomics and conformity with the factory interior design.

Construction, Color Scheme, and Interior Integration

The seat handle is finished in black, allowing it to harmoniously integrate with the standard interior trims of BMW F21/F22 models. The integrated cable enables a direct connection to the seat mechanism, reducing the number of separate mounting elements and simplifying servicing.

This solution promotes a cohesive cabin appearance and improves user comfort – the user operates a single, clearly positioned handle that controls the entire mechanism.

Product Characteristics and Service Application

The seat handle with cable for BMW F21/F22 belongs to the group of elements referred to as other interior trim components, which are responsible for functionality rather than direct driving safety. This is a used part, which in practice means:

• the possibility of economical seat mechanism repair without the need to purchase a new component,
• maintaining the original construction and operation of the seat mechanism,
• easier visual matching with existing interior equipment.

This solution is particularly beneficial for wear-and-tear repairs, when the handle itself or the cable is damaged, and the rest of the seat remains functional.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Component

Using an original seat handle with cable in BMW F21/F22 allows for the preservation of factory seat operating ergonomics and proper fit with upholstery and side panels. An original BMW component minimizes the risk of installation problems, looseness, or incorrect mechanism operation that can occur with structurally incompatible parts.

For owners of cars in this series, this is a practical service solution – especially for heavily used vehicles where seat mechanisms are frequently operated and subject to mechanical wear.

More BMW Equipment and Technical Knowledge

If you are looking for other interior trim elements and seat mechanisms for your BMW, which will allow you to comprehensively refresh the cabin and restore full functionality to seat adjustments, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

To compare the characteristics of sports versions of cars with advanced drive and chassis solutions, as well as to better understand the structural differences between standard and sport variants, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs. Other Models – What's Under the Hood and Chassis?, which shows how manufacturers design components for durability and dynamics.

If you are interested in the topic of using used parts when refreshing older generations of BMW and other brands, you will find practical tips on selection and modernization in the guide Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.